Thursday, March 6, 2014
iPad Apps for Autistic and Nonverbal Children
Having Fun with I-Pad Apps!!
This was such a great and informative video. It's a little long, however, if you have some free time while cooking or just moving around the house you should definitely check this video out. That's exactly what I did. The speaker introduces us to the world of the I-Pad. Now this is not the same I-Pad you and I may know and use because this I-Pad is like a key that opens the lock to the unknown world of students with special needs. Although the speaker mainly works with the preschool population, some of the apps in the video presentation can be used with school-age students such as playing the drums which encourage isolated finger pointing.
Throughout the video, we see many great kid-friendly apps such as Duck Duck Moose which plays interactive popular songs and helps students who wouldn't ordinarily be able to participate at circle time. Also, apps like Going Places tells social stories which are helpful to students with Autism. The speaker really draws you into the world of special needs students and their connection to the I-Pad. The way so many teachers and parents are able to connect with children who normally wouldn't interact and communicate is extraordinary. This is certainly a video worth watching.
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I agree with you, the presenter is clearly passionate about her craft. She has excellent examples and really cares about the students. She had very good applications - some of them I use with my own children.
ReplyDeleteE.S.,
ReplyDeleteDidn't she do a great job? I have to honestly say I wasn't as interested in iPad use in the classroom before watching this video.
Janell,
ReplyDeleteI also watched this while cooking! The speaker definitely gears it towards a younger set than I teach but her passion was truly captivating and motivating. I definitely will try something on the iPad this year.