ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR AUTISM
Here is a list of resources for students with Autism
1 in 88 children born in America have Autism
Being the father of a child with Autism, I have spent a lot of time researching methods to help teach my daughter skills that I have taken for granted. Below are a list of just some of the places I recommend to parents to start their educational journey.
Switchamajig
Link to video on Switchamajig. Enables you to control devices in your home with an iPad
Proloquo2Go
Use the Picture Exchange Communication System on your iPad or iPod touch. http://www.assistiveware.com/product/proloquo2go
Perplexus
My daughter loves puzzles and so do her classmates. This one is a great one for the more advanced student. http://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/plasmart/perplexus.cfm http://youtu.be/qg4S3VbEMUE
Livestrong
Helping students with Autism Through Sensory Activities
Some children with autism spectrum disorders have delayed development in the areas of fine and gross motor skills. Their movements may be awkward, and they may be fearful of moving, especially in a group. Movement is an important skill for all children, and autistic children can learn to master the movement skills as they will need them to function independently.
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/131666-movement-activities-autism/#ixzz2C9egRIx6
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