http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/19/ipads-autism-speak/18904/
Ipads have been motivating kids on the spectrum, and here's another positive result.
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/19/ipads-autism-speak/18904/ Mums that participated in problem solving training reduced their stress. The research was published in JAMA, http://archpedi.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=1766504, and also highlighted in Disability Scoop, http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/12/training-moms-reduce-stress/18883/
I love how everyone is finding a way to bring awareness to autism. How great is this dad?! http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Halftime-show-about-autism-earning-high-praise-231094331.html
Research discovery regarding eye gaze early in infancy.
The article appeared in Nature: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/vaop/ncurrent/full/nature12715.html. It was discussed on Disability Scoop: http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2013/11/07/autism-signs-first-months/18871/ This is an older article I recently read. It has some good apps for autism.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/2013/06/14/27-visual-sensory-and-augmentative-apps-for-autism/?ast=105&astc=10088 http://www.edutopia.org/blog/dictation-technology-changing-writing-instruction-robert-rosenbergerVoice to text is a great tool for individuals on the spectrum that have difficulties with hand writing and the transfer of information from their brain to the document. It's pleasing to see it growing in popularity.
An article on dailyrx.com referring to research completed at Oregon State University. http://www.dailyrx.com/motor-skills-autistic-children-predicted-social-and-behavioral-skills
http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_24198031/new-ventures-train-high-functioning-autistic-adults-high
It would be great if all schools could provide vocational education to students with disabilities. It is critical that students leave school with recreation, daily living, and employment skills. http://www.nwherald.com/2013/09/20/students-strive-for-independence-in-new-program/a3fj1y7/
This is a fun way to differentiate instruction if you are techy.
QR Codes ( http://www.edutopia.org/blog/qr-codes-to-differentiate-instruction-monica-burns) |
AuthorAngela Sutton, Special Education Teacher and Autism Specialist Archives
March 2015
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