autism spectrum disorders and use of the ipad for classroom communication
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I chose to focus on the Autism Spectrum disorder.A PowerPoint presentation designed to illustrate how technology (focus on iPad) can be used to help with the communication issues and needs of Autistic individuals.Focused on illustrating:-What the disorder is-Possible etiologies and incidence of the disorder-Academic, educational, and social needs-How curriculum could be modifed or adapted to achieve successful learning outcomesThis was done in APA format.TRANSCRIPT
AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND USE OF THE IPAD FOR CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION
Katherina Mard | SPE 553
January 22, 2012
The biggest mistake is believing there is one right way to listen, to talk, to have a conversation.
~ Deborah Tannen Linguistic Professor
Georgetown Univ.
Table of Contents• What is Autism?• AD Spectrum Umbrella• Possible Etiologies• Autism Characteristics & Reactions• Cornerstones of for Advancementin Schools• Autism Incidence in School Setting• Autism Academic Approaches• What is an iPad?• Why the iPad?• Apps, Apps and Apps• iPad in the Realworld• Autism, Future…
• References
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?DisorderAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) noun
Definition
A broad term which serves as an umbrella for a group of terms used to define complex disorders of the brain (Autismspeaks.org). Each of these disorders has “autistic-like” symptoms and characteristics and autism is one disorder within the spectrum.
ASD Spectrum Umbrella
Source: (Converse, 2011)
Possible Etiologies
Source: (Center for Disease Control www.CDC.gov)
Causes of
Autism
Biological
EnvironmentalGenetic
Autism Characteristics and Reactions
All of these behaviors can affect academic performance, as communication is essential to learning and many of these behaviors
affect or hinder communication.
‘Cornerstone’ for advancement in SchoolsCornerstoneIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) Federal Law
Defined
IDEA is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
Source: ("U.S. department of," 2008)
Autism Incidence in School Setting“Perception”
RealityMore children are diagnosed than in the past, however, the prevalence is
about one percent of school population and most general education teachers do not receive the opportunity to teach a child diagnosed with ASD.
Source: (Bryant, Smith & Bryant, 2008)
Autism Academic Approaches• ASD Children learn and communicate differently
• It is critical we look at alternative approaches…
Source: ("How students with," 2011)
Extend WELCOME to all students
Identify and use the right
COMMUNICATION platform(s)
Develop PREDICTABLE
routines
Understand BEHAVIOR is form of communication
Use VISUALS to convey
communication
Consider CLASSROOM AID
to help
Encourage “PEER MENTORING”
Focus on STRENGTHS and
areas of INTEREST
Be CREATIVE in lesson plans
Provide frequent and positive
MOTIVATORS
Promote INDEPENDENCE
when tasks mastered
Consider all SENSORY stimulations
ASSIST student when they need help (don’t ‘do
them’)
Allow EXTRA TIME to child
Remove CLUTTER from room
Try to use NATURAL
LIGHTING in classroom
Consider PHYSICAL
PLACEMENT of where child sits
Do not ACCEPT INFORMATION when child is not
‘coping’
Treat student the SAME as other
students
Empower student to be ACTIVE in
classroom
I'm a great believer that any tool that enhances communication has profound effects in terms of how people can learn from each other, and how they can
achieve the kind of freedoms that they're interested in.
~ Bill GatesChairman Microsoft
Autistic
Introduce TechnologyApply ASD education and communication approaches…
Source: ("How students with," 2011)
What is an iPad?
Auditory, Tactical, Visual & Kinesthetic
Light, Portable & Strong
Tablet Made by
Apple
Source: ("Apple," 2011)
Why the iPad?
Source: (Alexander LINK)
#1 Tablet 140,000+ applications
100+ Special
Needs Apps
Apps, Apps, and Apps• Here are a few iPad applications to consider…
Source: (“Autism Speaks”, 2011 LINK)
Lets look at an iPad Application• Proloquo (created by Assistive Wave)
• Proloquo is a visual app• Focused on delivering alternative
communication solutions for people with difficulty speaking
• Over 7,000 vocabulary items• Ability to customize with familiar
images
• Promotes universal access to the curriculum as well as the life of the school.
Source: (Apple, 2011)
Applications Transform Tactile to Auditory• The MyVoice Application enables a user on an iPad to type auditory
messages and play them on an iPad when needed, see LINK.
This is transformative…. This is an enabling, barrier-breaking piece of science that’s really critically important, and will make a huge difference in so many people’s lives.
~ Glen Murray, Ontario Minister of Research and Innovation
Source: ("Myvoice," 2011)
iPad in the REAL World • CBS Documentary Highlights:
27 Year Old in a Public Setting
Elementary School Educators
Individuals Working Together
And Showing Affection to others!
Source: (Sughrue, 2011)
Click LINK to See CBS Video~ or ~
Click LINK to READ Video Transcript
Autism, Future……
I am confident that the iPad will continue to enhance the communication abilities in the Autism community
and continue to open new doors to not only communication but education and socialization as
well.
~ Katherina Mard
Masters Degree Candidate, Special Education
Bay Path College
References• Pedrotty, D., Smith, D., & Bryant, B. (2008). Teaching students with special needs - in inclusive classrooms. (p. 89). Boston,
Ma: Pearson Education, Inc.
• Converse, D. (2011, July 27). Autism spectrum disorders. Retrieved from http://parenting4tomorrow.blogspot.com/2011/07/autism-spectrum-disorders.html
• Alexander, R. "Media Tablet Forecast Increased as Apple’s Dominance Grows ." iSuppli.com. IHS iSuppli Display Materials & Systems Service, 8 August 2011. Web. 8 Jan 2012. http://www.isuppli.com/Display-Materials-and-Systems/News/Pages/Media-Tablet-Forecast-Increased-as-Apple%E2%80%99s-Dominance-Grows.aspx
• How students with autism learn. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_2006_pdf_Article4/
• U.S. department of education. (2008). Retrieved from http://idea.ed.gov
• Apple. (2011). Retrieved from http://www.apple.com/ipad/
• Autism apps [Web log message]. (2011, January 1). Retrieved from http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/autism-apps
• Apple, I. (2011). App store - proloquo2go. Retrieved from http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/proloquo2go/id308368164?mt=8
• Schultz, M. (2011, July 14). Appshopper.com. Retrieved from http://appshopper.com/education/comapp
• Myvoice. (2011, January 1). Retrieved from http://myvoiceaac.com/
• Sughrue, K. (2011, October 23). CBSnews.com. [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7385686n&tag=contentMain;contentBody