Autism SPectrum Disorder

Did you know...

• In America, 1 in 91 children are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Most Children are diagnosed by age three
• Many children with Autism can have difficulties with verbal communication
• This can cause frustration for both the child and his/her family 

Technology has given these children a voice

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• IPADS have changed the lives of so many families
• Students can use them to voice their thoughts, needs, and feelings.
• They are differentiated for age level and motor abilities
• Students can use apps to type and the IPAD will "talk"
• Students can use APPS with pre-gprogrammed phrases to communicate

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• IPADS relieve some frustration
• Students have a lot to say and this gives them the means to do so
• Families can finally hear what their child needs or is thinking
• They also have apps to practice language

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• Some students are unable to type..
• An eye gaze board can be used to assist in communication
• Students look at the board to communicate wants, needs, and feelings
• This may take practice, but can decrease frustration
• Again, this is giving the child a voice

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• Video Cameras, movies, video apps
• Students can practice their speech be recording themselves
• They can edit it as many times as they need
• Students can practice forming sounds by watching the way their mouth moves
• Video apps can provide another means of presenting in a classroom

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• PIcture Schedules and Timers
• Assist in daily living, organization, and behavior
• Use visual and text in schedules to promote language
• Allows predictability and "chunking" of a day
• Increase independence and decrease negative behaviors