It’s hard to believe that the iPad was first released only in 2010. In such a short period of time, the use of iPads and other tablets have become common learning tool in the educational environment. For individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, the iPad and other tablets have been seen as the “miracle” device but to be effective, there is a lot to be considered. This workshop will review a number of skill areas in which the iPad can be a useful instructional tool and/or an aid for daily living. Current research regarding the effectiveness of iPad and other tablet-based applications in a variety of skill areas, including communication, academic, daily living, social and employment skills. Relevant apps will be discussed and/or demonstrated. This presentation will address the age range, from young children to adults
Saturday, December 5th, 2015
Presented by: Brenda Fossett, Ph.D., BCBA-D
Simon Fraser University – Downtown Campus Vancouver, BC
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Faster than a Speeding Bullet: iPads in Autism Intervention (Vancouver)