Tag Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Complex Needs and Switches: It Could Be You!
Posted in Techniques & Tips
Ian Bean October 8, 2011
Ian Bean October 8, 2011
I had a lovely day yesterday. I spent it in the company of five colleagues from a special school in the Midlands who had asked me to work with them to develop their use of switches in school. This was a good school where ICT is used in a way which was meaningful and appropriate to the needs …
Warringa Park School iPad Project
Posted in Latest News, Teaching and Learning
Barbara Landsberg September 20, 2011
Barbara Landsberg September 20, 2011
Warringa Park School is a special school in Melbourne and was one of the first of many Victorian special schools to roll out iPads to all of its students (almost 300 in total). To learn more about the project read their story online or contact the school’s full-time “iPad Coach”, Dawn Hallett on email hallett.dawn.l@edumail.vic.gov.au. Dawn organises weekly …
Universal Access using Graphics and Drawing Software
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy March 10, 2011
Gerry Kennedy March 10, 2011
1. Introduction Some students dislike or struggle with writing or typing text. A number of reasons or factors may be involved. They may have previously failed in creating text, have poor spelling, writing or typing skills or they are slow to create text. Some find planning and organising their thoughts challenging. Others discover that the mechanics of hand …
All About Apps for (Special) Education
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Favourite Sites, New Technologies, Teaching and Learning, Tools & Resources
Jane Farrall February 22, 2011
Jane Farrall February 22, 2011
I keep finding more and more excellent resources around using iPads, iPods and Apps in (Special) education and wanted to share some of my favourite links with you. The first comes from the great Victorian Government site called Ipads for Education. There are a number of resources in the support section, including the handout ‘iPads in Special Education’. …
Learning Disability, Dyslexia and Print Difficulties: Inclusive Technology Overview
Posted in Tools & Resources
Gerry Kennedy February 13, 2011
Gerry Kennedy February 13, 2011
Computer software and devices provide solutions for students that have difficulty reading or accessing text, either electronic (computer generated) or as hard copy (printed). New and emerging devices including iPod Touch models, iPads, eBook Readers and even Smart Phones and Mobile Phones provide opportunities for capturing and scanning information and converting it to voice and sound file formats …
Tips for creating successful social stories!
Posted in Permanent Resources, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources
Katie Lyon November 4, 2010
Katie Lyon November 4, 2010
Social Stories are fabulous tools for teaching social skills to ALL children and adults with special needs. ANYONE who is having difficulty in a social situation can benefit from using a Social Story to learn more about that social situation and how to respond appropriately.
iHelp for Autism – The story of a boy and an iPad
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Opinion
Greg O'Connor August 15, 2010
Greg O'Connor August 15, 2010
This story begins with Shannon Rosa, mother of 9 year old Leo, winning an iPad in a raffle. This is what happens next: Leo is Rosa’s 9-year-old son, and when people ask her about him, she is mindful to explain him in a way that will set appropriate expectations. He is a boy with intense autism, she says.
What’s APPropriate: Using iTunes to Find Gems for Your Students in the App Store
Posted in Apps and Mobile Learning, Conference 2010, Favourite Sites, New Technologies, Sources for Quality App Reviews, Tools & Resources
Jane Farrall June 1, 2010
Jane Farrall June 1, 2010
I am still bubbling over with ideas and enthusiasm following the fabulous Inclusive Learning Technologies conference last week! What an amazing collection of people, presentations and technology. I promised a few people who were unable to get into the “What’s APPropriate: Using iTunes to Find Gems for Your Students in the App Store” session that I would blog …
2009 More Than Gadgets Conference – Part 1
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Greg O'Connor September 1, 2009
Greg O'Connor September 1, 2009
Hi Everyone What a great inaugural More Than Gadgets Conference last week in Perth. Practical, informative and challenging workshops and presentations were the order of the day. There was a great buzz amongst the participants as we explored the challenges presented to us when implementing assistive technologies in schools and beyond. The bar has certainly been set high …
Using Inclusive Technologies to Differentiate Instruction for Students with Autism
Posted in Events, Techniques & Tips, Tools & Resources, Workshops
Greg O'Connor August 19, 2009
Greg O'Connor August 19, 2009
Here is the presentation from today’s workshops at the Positive Partnerships Conference: Inclusive-technologies-to-differentiate-instruction Additional web links mentioned in the workshop were: Spectronics Activity Exchange – Click here 101+ Ideas for Using the BIGmack or Other Single Message Communication Devices – Click here Free Boardmaker files from AdaptedLearning.com – Click here Free Clicker 5 grids from LearningGrids.com – Click …
