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Assistive Technology must be play-based and appealing for young children. Appropriate assistive technology supports encourage children to explore and participate in literature, and use their imagination. Assistive technology may support their mobility and provide access to materials. Visual supports help them to understand what comes next or the steps in an activity. These supports must never take the place of engaging activities but should enhance participation and understanding. The following materials were created as examples of how supports could be added to normally occurring activities to enhance the participation of young children.

Welcome to the Tech for Tikes, created by the Johns Hopkins Center for Technology in Education (CTE). More than ever, technology to promote learning and development is available everywhere. From tablets, to PCs, to toys, technology that blends education and entertainment now is a staple of the childhood experience. Here's a good source for determining what's appropriate and useful when families ask about apps.

Redefining Developmentally Appropriate Technology Use in Early Childhood Education.

Parent resource sponsored by CAST, Reading Rocket, Benetech and other organizations with information on child development, school and learning, family supports, technology resources and much more. The site is available in Spanish and English and also has built in text to speech supports.

A joint position statement of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College

Scary anecdotal evidence about addiction to screens

Screen Sense: Setting the Record Straight: Research-based guidelines for children under 3 years of age

Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media :As a national and international resource for addressing emerging issues affecting children from birth to age 5, the Center continues Fred's commitment to building bridges between early learning and children's media.