The Ipad Can Be A Helpful Learning Tool For Students On...

Title: The Ipad can be a helpful learning tool for Students on the Autism Spectrum. The purpose of this paper is to research the impact that the iPad has on the learning for those with autism. I want to learn the different ways that an Ipad can be used to enhance learning for autistic children. I would also like to see how much of an influence studies show that the Ipads are having on education.  ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Ã‚ ¬Resource #1 Hill, D. (2014, May 1). Comparing the Picture Exchange Communication System and the iPadTM for Communication of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Delay. Tech Trends, 58(3), 45-53. Summary This article is about utilizing the Ipad and PECS to help students with autism to communicate. It indicates that utilizing PECSTM with teacher modeling is more likely to lead to independent communication attempts. It discusses how the PECSTM protocol teaches children by having them point to a picture in order to repeat a sentence. Resource #2 Autism Speaks (n.d.) â€Å"Maximizing the Effectiveness of the ipad for People with Autism†. Retrieved October 25, 2016, from http://www.austismspeask.org Summary This website has valuable information for families that are wanting to help their child learn to communicate with assistive technology (ipad). It offers great tips on what apps parents should look at purchasing to help their child. Resource #3 ASDF Autism ipad Program – Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation Program Retrieved OctoberShow MoreRelatedTechnology : Assistive Technology1655 Words   |  7 Pagesmay be harder to get from place to place, more than likely you would need crutches. Crutches are an important piece of technology know as assistive technology. The spectrum is extremely broad for assistive technology, and has been changing dramatically since the 1900s. 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