Posts Tagged ‘ ipad ’

[GIVEAWAY] Autism Tracker Pro Helps Monitor Behavior

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Sometimes we have challenging days with our autistic children, whether it's melting down, running away, fixating on something, choosing not to eat, or refusing to move on to the next activity. Track & Share Apps has created a great educational app, Autism Tracker, that helps parents, teachers, and therapists monitor behavior, mood, diet, and...
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YouTube Timer Autism App Makes YouTube More Manageable [VIDEO]

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I've received many an email about YouTube from distressed moms. "The iPad is great, but all he wants to do is watch videos on YouTube! Help!" Thankfully, the wonderful Touch Autism development group has come to save the day! With this YouTube Timer App, dubbed "Timer for YouTube.com" by the company, you can give your child...
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RadSounds: Musical Cause and Effect App

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The idea of RadSounds is to take music on an individual's iPad, which is usually accessed via the iPod section of the device, and make it easy to access. The app creates an easier interface and is compatible with the RJ Switch, a switch (or button) that can be plugged into an iPad...
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Alphabet Jumbled App – Makes Learning ABC’s Fun!

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ABCs are easy to un-jumble with the Alphabet Jumbled app from Little Learning Tots. Colorful letters and interactive play encourage preschoolers to have fun learning the alphabet with the Alphabet Jumbled app. This app is sure to keep their attention with the bright home page and interactive activities. Since autistic children are such visual...
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Working With ASD And The iPad: Thorough Presentation That Addresses Almost Everything!

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Up until now, there hasn't really been a "go-to" document for working with iPads and children who are on the spectrum. Jeffrey Gutkin, however, has shared with me a wonderful presentation that he gave at Nazareth College, and I want to share it with all of you!
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Proloquo2Go iPad Demo Workshop – Watch It Now!

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By request, we have uploaded the workshop to YouTube so that all of our readers can join in on the fun and learn more about getting started with Proloquo2Go. Watch The Entire Workshop Or Choose A Topic. To make it easy to find what you're looking for, we have divided up the workshop...
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Grammar App: Expedition With Plurals

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The Expedition with Plurals app is a grammar building tool that helps learners identify and correctly use noun forms. This app takes children on a space voyage while teaching them the appropriate use of both regular and irregular forms of singular and plural nouns. Expedition with Plurals will greatly enhance a child’s...
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Basic Information About The iPad and Apps For Kids With Autism

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In response to some reader questions I've been receiving via email, I realized that I made a mistake. I have wrongly assumed that all of you are as tech savvy as me and my colleagues, and that you know all there is to know about apps and the internet. This post is meant...
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Autism Apps and The iPad: The Next Revolution?

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The new smart technology that is available in iPads, smart phones and tablet PC's is breathtaking. The potential for using this technology to help people with autism is amazing. The development of so many Apps that are generally available for a reasonable cost and which cater specifically for special needs is vast,...
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Artsy Colorific iPad App Is Great For Children With Special Needs

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I know several kids with autism who love to paint. (Whether or not this is because of the mess or the actual painting is still unclear.) If you have a kid with autism who enjoys drawing and painting for the sake of making "pretty pictures," Colorific is definitely for you.
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Proloquo2Go iPad Demo – Watch It Now!

Proloquo2Go iPad Demo – Watch It Now!

Who’s Behind Autism Plugged In?

Who’s Behind Autism Plugged In?

My name is Jack Kieffer and I'm a blogger sharing my love of technology at blogs like Cool Gizmo Toys, Greenamajigger, and here at Autism Plugged In where I'm trying to make a difference in the lives of children with autism.

Several years ago, I began volunteering with special needs kids, who gave me much joy and an appreciation for life. This blog is my way of giving back. Any proceeds from this effort are used to support my friends with autism. Read more about Jack or contact him.Connect with Jack on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.