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"The learning module practices were identified from a review of the research literature conducted by staff of the National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorder (NPDC on ASD) in 2013-2014. These focused intervention practices were found to be efficacious for use with toddlers as well as with other age groups of children with ASD."

"When looking for apps for students on the autism spectrum (ASD), it is important to look at all educational apps and not just those that are tagged as autism apps. They have many of the same learning needs that other students have. This list was developed to provide apps based on common learning characteristics and traits that are typical for students with ASD. It is important to remember that all students learn differently and selecting apps should be based on the unique learning needs of the student. This list is only a sampling of apps available for each skill area. This is not, nor is it meant to be a definitive list. This list is intended to give you a starting place and a rationale for picking certain apps."

Most students with autism hate to write. Even simple writing assignments require skills in language, organization, sensory, and visual motor areas. I Hate to Write is a new book from autism consultants Kathy Oehler and Cheryl Boucher that helps teachers look at the writing process through the eyes of a student with autism. By focusing on the four aspects of writing that are most problematic for students with ASD - language, organization, sensory, and visual motor skills - teachers will learn new ways to help students with ASD become happy, successful writers.

"This list was developed to provide apps based on common learning characteristics and traits that are typical for students with ASD. It is important to remember that all students learn differently and selecting apps should be based on the unique learning needs of the student"

"AFIRM Modules are designed to help you learn the step-by-step process of planning for, using, and monitoring an EBP with learners with ASD from birth to 22 years of age. Supplemental materials and handouts are available for download."

Focused on individuals with ASD. Lots of info on apps by category and looks like they are developing training.

"Early interventions for autism are increasingly focused on early core developmental abilities. These include a focus on shared attention and affect, joint attention and social motivation to interact with others. Strong theoretical and empirical evidence documents how early learning is facilitated by interactions with others. In this presentation, Dr. Kasari will address targeted interventions for these important core developmental abilities, and how early interventions generate change in the short term and create a platform for later developmental growth. She will also illustrate these changes through our intervention research with toddlers, preschoolers, and school aged children with a particular focus on underserved, under-resourced children with ASD and their families. (#23081)"

Developmental based resources for children with ASD

"The National Professional Development Center on Autism Spectrum Disorders is a multi-university center to promote the use of evidence-based practice for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders."

"This free webcast provides information on effective instructional procedures to teach literacy skills to individuals with ASD and limited speech."

"Materials, Aids and AAC Devices to Enhance Communication and Language Clear Pocket Picture Communication and Hook (&Loop) fastener Receptive Devices, Literacy Learning Aids, Visual Aid Displays, Picture Choice Boards and Picture Schedules Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, Picture Communication Books, Visual Aid Displays, Picture Choice Boards, Literacy Learning Aids, Picture Schedules for individuals with Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD), and Low Incidence used with Picture Symbols, The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Mayer-Johnson Boardmaker® Picture Communication Symbols™ (PCS) "

"From Farrall's examples I made my own form to use in the future when following this process. This form should include all members input prior to determining the use of a particular AAC app and communication goals."

OK, so they aren't in the US but it looks really cool! "We work together with special schools to help staff deliver the curriculum by Multi-sensory performance tours INSET and staff development ASD workshops "This superb company can hold the attention of all our young people and amaze, enchant, and entertain them in a way no other theatre group has ever done!""

" I will post parts of Marcia Garcia Winner's article on Teaching Organizational Skills to Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Her article benefits all students who lack this much needed skill not only students with autism spectrum disorder; therefore, teachers, parents, and all who live or work with an individual who needs to learn organizational skills that include Executive Functioning will benefit greatly from Garcia's sound and sage advice."

"To date, the NPDC on ASD has identified 24 practices that meet the above criteria for evidence-based practices for children and youth with autism spectrum disorders. We continue to review the literature for practices that meet our definition and will add as appropriate."

"Hasbro and The Autism Project team up to introduce ToyBox Tools, a free online resource where caregivers and educators can find tools to make play easier and more accessible for children with developmental disabilities. ToyBox Tools is a collaboration connecting evidence-based practices with classic Hasbro toys. ToyBox Tools can help children experience the joy of play with three levels of tools available for those who need support: basic play, expanding play and social play levels."

"Large numbers of consumers, parents, teachers, therapists and AT professionals  purchase mobile and handheld devices and downloading various apps to be used as assistive technology and educational software for people with disabilities. The ability to test and review every app that can be used in this manner is nearly impossible. To aid Maine consumers and AT professionals who may be interested in knowing more about what's out there, we have assembled this resource."

"Visual tasks are useful activities designed to stimulate and engage. Click an image below to view the task, or view our entire collection of visual tasks."

"AutisMate is a communication and learning platform that uses interactive scenes to provide intuitive contextual cues coming from the end-user's actual environment. AutisMate integrates AAC with ABA strategies such as video-modeling and visual stories to promote communication, behavior and social skills in one powerful visual platform."

"WonderGrove provides parents and teachers with a well-rounded selection of animated learning episodes to help young children prepare for the daily challenges of life both inside and outside of school" Available with SymbolStix or Signing