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Autism? There’s an app for that!
Actually, there are more than 200 apps for autism, and this book will guide you through them so you can confidently utilize today’s technology to maximize your child or student’s success!
Speech Language Pathologist Lois Jean Brady wrote this book in order to educate parents, teachers, and other professionals about the breakthrough method she calls “iTherapy”—which is the use of Apple products (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch) and various apps (computer applications) in meeting students’ individual educational goals.
Lois believes that all persons on the spectrum can learn how to use technology in a way that is relevant to them. She shares important tips on how to use apps responsibly and effectively by maintaining a child-centered, team approach to teaching and learning, taking into account the individual’s interests, strengths/challenges, vision, motor planning, attention, sensory processing, memory, cognitive ability, environment, and access to tools. Lois also coaches adults on how they can use prompting and reinforcement techniques to help establish and generalize skills learned, until students are able to consistently demonstrate the skills in various environments (home, school, etc.).
For those who are new to the wonderful world of apps, worry not! Lois provides helpful sections on how to get started, including: Choosing an iDevice, Basic iDevice Operations, Opening an Account, How to Download an App from iTunes, and more!
But what about apps that were released since this book was published? Again—Lois has you covered! Just visit this book’s companion website AutismApps dot org for reviews of new apps that made the grade. And be sure to “like” the Apps for Autism Facebook page for insider tips on limited-time app sales and giveaways!
You will be astonished and excited by the number of apps available, and the vast variety of issues they can address:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Forward
Introduction
Zach’s a Mac (article by Nathan Charlan)
About iTherapy
Getting Started
-Choosing an iDevice
-Basic iDevice Operations
-Opening an Account
-How to Download Apps
-Getting the Most from an App Purchase Page
-Volume Purchase Program
Part I: Apps to get the word(s) out - Expressive Language
Chapter 1: Voice Output Applications
Success Story- Gaston
Success Story- from SueM (parent)
Proloquo2Go
Success Story- Igor
MyTalk
Look2Learn – AAC
iConverse – Assistive Communication
Grace – Picture Exchange for Non-Verbal People
Locabulary Lite
iPACS
Voice4u
Expressionist
Chapter 2: Sign Language
Success Story- Colin
Sign 4 Me – A Signed English Translator
iSign
ABC Sign
My Smart Hands Baby Sign Language Dictionary
Chapter 3: One-Touch “Switch”
iPod Touch helps autistic kids learn to speak, communicate (article by WNSU.com)
TapSpeak Button
Answers: YesNo
Sound Machine Pro
Voice Changer Plus
Say What!?! (Talking Mouth Photos)
Skull
Chapter 4: Text <-> Speech <-> Sign
iBaldi
Assistive Chat
Dragon Dictation
iMean
Speak it! Text to Speech
iSay It
Chapter 5: Articulation
Sunny Articulation Test
SmallTalk phonemes
SmallTalk consonant blends
ArtikPix – Full
Pocket SLP Articulation
iSpeechImprover
SLP Mobile Articulation Probes
/r/ intensive SLP
iSpeech
Chapter 6: Encouragement & Reinforcement
PhotoSpeak
iReverse Speech
Talking Carl
Talking Talkers
Crazy Face
Part II: Receptive Language
Chapter 7: Listening and Auditory Processing
Vocal Zoo Gold +
I Hear Ewe – Animal Sounds for Toddlers
Match
Sound Touch
5-in 1 Kids Pack HD
Sound Machine
Animals Sound Machine
Chapter 8: Language Comprehension
ABA Receptive Identification
Sentence Builder
Question Builder
Part III Vocabulary and Concept Development
Chapter 9: Vocabulary
First Words Deluxe
ABA Flash Cards
Watch Me Learn Flashcards
Word Totz – First Words for Toddlers
iPractice Verbs
Animal Fun
Chapter 10: Concept Development
I See Ewe – A Preschool Word Game
Learn to Talk
iTouchiLearn Words for Preschool Kids
ABA Problem Solving Game
Story_Builder
Guess’em
Describing Words
Guess the Animal
Words – Synonyms & Antonyms
Words – Homophones
Part IV: Pragmatics & Social Skills
Using the iPod to Teach Freedom and Independence (Exceptional Parent)
Chapter 11: Video Modeling
Success Story- Alex
Functional Skills System
Model Me Going Places
SmallTalk aphasia
SmallTalk common phrases
SmallTalk letters, numbers, colors
Chapter 12: Social & Group Activities
iTake Turns
Social Skills
Conversation Starters – iTopics
BrainPOP Featured Movie
YOU MUST CHOOSE!
Way No Way: Amazing Facts
Mr. Trivia
Esteem Aid
Chow Chat
Quizzler Dating
Chapter 13: Body Language
Eye Contact – Toybox
Look In My Eyes 1 Restaurant
Micro – Expression Trainer
AutismXpress
BodyLanguage
Magic Eyeball
Chapter 14: Hygiene & Pre-Vocational
Success Story- Earl
iBrush
Brush Teeth Free
Dress Me Up
SantaWeather
what2wear
iSigns HD – 150 Cool Signs
What’s The Right Career For You?
Functional Skills System
Part V: Organizers & Visual – Graphic – Auditory Aids
Chapter 15: Graphic Organizers & Visual Supports
iCommunicate
iPrompts
iReward
Stories2Learn
First Then Visual Schedule
StoryKit
GoalTracker
Visules
Chapter 16: Visual Timers
Time Timer
iHourglass
Chapter 17: Sound Masking
SoundCurtain
Ambiance
Part VI: Occupational Therapy - (Intro. By Gina Banks OTR/L)
Chapter 18: Handwriting
Success Story- Bonnie
ABC Tracer – Alphabet flashcard tracing phonics and drawing
iWriteWords (Handwriting Game)
Letter Lab
Chapter 19: Bilateral Coordination
ABC Maze
Doodle Jump
Scoops – Ice Cream Fun For Everyone
Tilt Maze
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2
Chapter 20: Motor Planning
Uzu
Knots
Doodle Buddy
Fish Fingers! 3D Interactive Aquarium
Wooly Willy
Anaconda
ActionPotato
Lightsaber Unleashed
Guitar Hero
PocketGuitar
Type and Talk
MazeFinger
Chapter 21: Activities of Daily Living
More Pizza!
Cake Doodle
Cookie Doodle
How Dirty Are You?
Dressing Teddy
Cooking Mama
Functional Skills System
Part VII: General Education (intro. By Thomas Todd - classroom teacher)
Success Story- Karl (by Thomas Todd)
Chapter 22: Reading
See Read Say
K-3 Sight Words
Sight Words Circus – 300 sightwords
Dr. Seuss’s ABC
iStoryTime
Toy Story Read – Along
Audiobook Player – 2300 Free Audiobooks
Chapter 23: Spelling
Spell Blocks with Sight Words
Word Magic
Dictation
Sight Words and Digraphs
Chapter 24: Math
KidCalc Calculator For Children
123 Animals Counting HD
Math Magic
Math Series
Math Cards
Math Flash Cards
Time, Money & Fractions On-Track
Jumbo Calculator
Chapter 25: Preschool
Success Story- Beth Ann Bourne (parent)
SUPER WHY!
abc Pocket Phonics: letter sounds & writing + first words
Monkey Preschool Lunchbox
Feed Me! – PencilBot Preschool
Alphabet Fun
Neurological VIII: Neurological Communication Disorders
iPad Could Be A Beneficial Device For The Disabled (article by REDORBIT)
Chapter 26: Dysphagia
SmallTalk dysphagia
SmallTalk oral motor exercises
Chapter 27: Aphasia, Apraxia & Dysarthria
SmallTalk aphasia
SmallTalk common phrases
SpeakinMotion Trial
SmallTalk oral motor exercises
SmallTalk letters, numbers, colors
SmallTalk phonemes
SmallTalk consonant blends
Part IX: Stuttering
Chapter 28: Stuttering
DAF Assistant
I – Speak
Fluency Tracker
Disfluency Index Counter
Part X: Creative Learning
Chapter 29: Music and Song
Success Story- Fiona
Pandora Radio
Magic Piano
FingerPiano
Drum Kit
Baby Piano
Fun Piano
Wheels on the Bus
Old Mac Donald
Part XI: Information for Parents and Caregivers
Chapter 30: Information About Autism
Autism News Reader
iAutismTest
iAutism Toddlers Screening Tool
IEP Checklist
Chapter 31: Gluten and Allergens
Is That Gluten Free?
iCanEat OnTheGo Gluten & Allergen Free
Part XII: Cool Stuff
Chapter 32: Cool Stuff
OtterBox Defender Series for Apple
iMainGo 2
Livespeakr
Waterproof Your iDevice
iPad Mounts
Etre Touchy Gloves
Universal Game Wheel
Parabolic Sound Sphere
iTee & iDress
iPad Headrest Mount
Mini Capacitive Stylus
Universal Capacitive Stylus
Chill Pill Audio RapCap Microphone
iPad Chair
iPad Suit
iCarta
Overview
Autism? There’s an app for that!
Actually, there are more than 200 apps for autism, and this book will guide you through them so you can confidently utilize today’s technology to maximize your child or student’s success!
Speech Language Pathologist Lois Jean Brady wrote this book in order to educate parents, teachers, and other professionals about the breakthrough method she calls “iTherapy”—which is the use of Apple products...