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ATutor is an Open Source Web-based Learning Content Management System (LCMS/LMS) and social networking environment designed with accessibility and adaptability in mind. \n\nATutor Social is a social networking module that allows ATutor users to connect with each other. They can gather contacts, create a public profile, track network activity, create and join groups, and customize the environment with any of the thousands of OpenSocial gadgets available all over the Web. ATutor Social can be used alone as a social networking application, or it can be used with the ATutor Learning Management System to create a social learning environment.

"special education, students, SPED, art, socialization, expression, emotional development"

"special education, technology, reading, website, social media, reading activity, writing, sharing, collaboration, publishing, web-based activities, stories, storytelling"

already created social stories in word and PPT formats with specific preferred themes

" special education, classroom, students, learning, education, job skills, social skills"

"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"

New software product coming soon--not free--works on both Macs and PCs Since skill in recognizing facial expression of emotions is important to functioning in a social environment, there is value in helping children develop this skill. But, what if it doesn't develop normally? FACELAND uses an Amusement Park theme to engage and motivate. 6 "Schools" introduce concepts as "clues" and 11 game-like activities offer practice that is fun!

very exciting new product coming out soon but not sure what the cost will be--you can sign up to be notified when it is released.

Archived Webinars 2011 Using iPads and Apps with Children Who Are Deaf-Blind This webinar presents a range of information on the iPad and demonstrate a variety of applications that can be used to promote learning, social interactions, decision making and much more for the child or student who is deaf-blind."

I originally read this in Washington Post's education blog Answer Sheet. http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/05/16/how-to-teach-history-and-how-not-to/