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The Assistive Technology Blog: "There's an App for that!"
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It features a picture schedule which can be customized using photos from the iTouch photo library or using photos contained in the small iPrompts library. The second feature is a 2 picture choice board which can also be customized with pictures from the iTouch photo library or the iPrompts library. By turning the iTouch to landscape mode, when the student touches his choice the other choice is shaded. Finally, the last feature is a visual timer. A picture can be included along with the timer that gives the student a visual cue as to how much time is left in a particular activity. READ MORE...
"This section will cover:
1. Math Access Support (Assistive Technology)
2. Concept Support (Instructional sites)
3. Math Apps for use on different iDevices
4. Calculator Options
5. Math Resources
6. Low Tech to High Tech AT Options"
"Create, Share, and Go with Visual Supports and More
Symbly is a new tool to create and share visual supports, communication boards, social narratives, and more.
It features a powerful editor, an amazing community, expert examples, and an iPad app for supports on the go"
"But with iOS 6, you can use the brand new Guided Access mode (or single-app mode) to simulate it.
If you've ever wished your iPad -- or iPhone or iPod touch -- or be locked down into Safari web browsing only, or that you could let someone run a presentation or try a new game without snooping through your personal business, now you can."
"What is EduApps?
EduApps is an initiative developed by the JISC Regional Support Centre Scotland North & East and consists of four different collections of incredibly useful software:
* AccessApps provides a range of solutions to support writing, reading and planning, as well as sensory, cognitive and physical difficulties.
* TeachApps is a collection of software specifically designed for teachers or lecturers.
* LearnApps, as its name implies, is specifically designed for learners. All learners or students can benefit from LearnApps.
* MyStudyBar is our new kid on the block, providing a suite of apps to support literacy."
In January of 2010, the idea of iTaalk was born. The son of iTaalk President, Brooke Olson, received his first iPod touch in August of 2009. Within the first four months his language blossomed and the results of his success were amazing his family, friends and therapists. If this success could be replicated for other children with ASD's, then it was imperative that all children be given the opportunity and access to these interactive devices, and thus the original vision for iTaalk was formed.
After exploring the need in the community, it became apparent that the need was not only for the devices, but for the educational piece on how to use them as well. We now pride ourselves on our Training Series for families, "iTaalk 101-104," as well as our Professional series "iTaalk 201-204." We also provide an affordable Top 30 list of Apps that have been successful with children on the Autism spectrum. The incredible success stories and ideas on innovative ways to use the iPods/iPads with our children is what keeps us going. It is our dream to provide this training along with the interactive devices so that all children with an ASD can access this wonderful technology!