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5930 Apps for Ipod, Ipad- Double Session
Friday, July 27, 2012: 1:15 PM-5:00 PM
Royal Palm 5-6 (Town and Country Resort and Convention Center)
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Parents, professionals, and school districts are purchasing i-devices in ever increasing numbers. With hundreds of thousands of Apps to choose from many of those being purchased are never used and if they are they are often underutilized. During this presentation participants will be challenged to develop a plan for individual users as Apps are reviewed in the areas of communication, educational instruction, social skills and transition. Methods for reviewing Apps and creative implementation will be demonstrated. Attendees are encouraged to bring tablets and other devices to try out these apps hands on.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will gain knowledge regarding commercially available Apps on i-devices with individuals with ASD to facilitate communication, education, and social skills
- Attendees will be provided with resources to review Apps prior to purchase to determine appropriateness for individual users
- Attendees will be able to develop a plan for i-device use and evaluate the effectiveness of Apps for specific users
Content Area: Technology
Presenter:
Melanie Johnston, MA, SLP, CAS
Managing Director/Consultant
BRITE Success, LLC
Melanie Johnston is a Certified Autism Specialist and Speech Pathologist specializing in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. She is the director of BRITE Success, LLC providing Speech/Language and behavioral therapies,and consultation services with schools, individuals and corporations. She has more than 30 years experience as a therapist, educator, lecturer and consultant.
