Apps for Autism: An Essential Guide to Over 200 Effective Apps for Improving Communication, Behavior, Social Skills, and More! - Softcover

Brady, Lois Jean

Softcover

ISBN 10: 193527449X ISBN 13: 9781935274490

Publisher: Future Horizons Inc, 2011

Synopsis

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:

• Voice Output
• Sign Language
• One-Touch Switch
• Text-to-Speech
• Articulation
• Encouragement
• Listening and Auditory Processing
• Language Comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Concept Development
• Video Modeling
• Social Skills Group Activities
• Eye Contact and Body Language
• Hygiene & Pre-Vocational
• Graphic Organizers & Visual Supports
• Visual Timers
• Sound Masking
• Handwriting
• Bilateral Coordination
• Motor Planning
• Activities of Daily Living
• Reading
• Spelling
• Math
• Preschool
• Dysphagia
• Aphasia, Apraxia & Dysarthria
• Stuttering
• Music, Songs & Creativity
• Information about Autism
• Eating Gluten Free
• And more!

About this title

About the Author

Lois Brady, M.A., CCC-SLP, is passionate about working with the special needs community. She found her calling while in high school, when she spent her summer breaks volunteering in camp programs for children with special needs. Lois has over two decades of experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist specializing in autism spectrum disorders. She has earned a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Certificate in Assistive Technology, Certificate in Computer Based Intervention, and has completed an animal-assisted therapy program. Lois coauthored the book Speech in Action, featuring approaches that combine occupational therapy, adaptive physical education, and speech-language pathology, and is currently conducting research in communication disorders and developing products (apps) to enhance communication and language.

Edition details

• Publisher: Future Horizons Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 193527449X
• ISBN 13: 9781935274490
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 396