Autism and the IPad Strengthening Communication and Behavior |
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| Author:
| Friedlander, Brian S.
Besko-Maughan, Christine |
| ISBN: | 978-1-935609-79-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | National Professional Resources, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Dude Publishing |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have two primary challenges that greatly affect their ability to learn: communication and behavior. The iPad¿ has opened up great opportunities and access for these students by providing apps that address language development, augmentative/alternative communication, visual schedules, and social stories that compensate for these deficits, as well as data collection apps for behavior analysis.Many students with ASD struggle with...
More DescriptionStudents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often have two primary challenges that greatly affect their ability to learn: communication and behavior. The iPad¿ has opened up great opportunities and access for these students by providing apps that address language development, augmentative/alternative communication, visual schedules, and social stories that compensate for these deficits, as well as data collection apps for behavior analysis.Many students with ASD struggle with expressive communication. Learn about the leading apps that turn the iPad¿ into a full-featured augmentative communication device, giving students on the spectrum a voice. The iPad¿ with its portability and ease-of-use has become a strong platform when working with students with ASD.