iPads for Autism Kate Mundy Special Education Teacher, Developmental Learning Center

Emotional Regulation Time Timer to set limits Personalized playlists with music for self-regulation A motivating reward for positive behavior

Communication Can be used as an assistive communication device Is portable for community use Is a more socially acceptable communication device More widely understood than Sign Language

Academic Skills Helps to maintain academic skills Apps for reading, writing, and math Animated story books for literacy skills Fine motor games and activities

Thematic Units Enhances learning to go along with our thematic units in the classroom Exposes students to things they might not get to experience Provides more examples of items in our thematic units (music, dinosaurs, plants, etc.)

Recreation The most popular use! – engages students who have a difficult time choosing leisure items Games, animated storybooks, music; the options are infinite and change daily! Promotes socialization among peers

Future Plans The technology is constantly changing and adapting as more and more apps are released Will continue to use it for thematic units Continue to explore emotional regulation Use social stories personalized with pictures

And mostly, it’s FUN!!