Enterprising Parents - Index to Parent-Created Apps

Enterprising Parents - Index to Parent-Created Apps

Special Education Apps Featured in App Store

Special Education Apps Featured in App Store

App called Proloquo2Go whets appetite of non-verbal child

App called Proloquo2Go whets appetite of non-verbal child

MONTREAL — Banana, orange or pudding? It's snack time and 6-year-old Connor has a choice to make.

But he is autistic and doesn't communicate verbally, so understanding his daily wants and needs has often been a struggle for his parents, Enzo and Carmie (who don't want to identify their son by using family names).

For about six months, the family tried a Picture Exchange Communication System, which involved placing laminated images on a Velcro strip to express requests or responses. But Carmie said its success depended on them to always have the right images on hand. "I had all these little pictures in a big box . and I'd have to change them . I got so fed up with it." Connor's own frustration at not being understood often led to tantrums.

"When I didn't know what he wanted, I felt helpless," Carmie says. "That was the hardest part."

They're now trying a communication tool that's considerably more user friendly. The family bought an iPad and an app called Proloquo2Go a few months ago, and it's helping them connect with Connor. They learned how to use the app from Andrea Prupas, whose company, Inov8 Educational Consulting, trains families of special-needs children, schools and other organizations in assistive technology tools.

Read it on Global News: App called Proloquo2Go whets appetite of non-verbal child

Head Tracking Allows Glasses Free 3D on iPad - Mac Rumors

Head Tracking Allows Glasses Free 3D on iPad - Mac Rumors



MacStories points to an interesting use of the iPad's front facing camera to provide a convincing 3D effect on the iPad. Jeremie Francone and Laurence Nigay from the Laboratory of Informatics of Grenoble put together this demo video showing how user tracking can be used:

We track the head of the user with the front facing camera in order to create a glasses-free monocular 3D display. Such spatially-aware mobile display enables to improve the possibilities of interaction. It does not use the accelerometers and relies only on the front camera.

See.Touch.Learn Autism App

See.Touch.Learn. - Brain Parade




See.Touch.Learn. - Brain Parade

Goodbye Picture Cards, Hello See.Touch.Learn.™

Anyone who is involved with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or has a child with a learning disability is very familiar with picture cards. These cards are an integral part of an effective learning program and are used to help teach new words and concepts and foster self-expression. Brain Parade’s See.Touch.Learn™ app combines the effectiveness of picture cards with the power and interactivity of the iPad. Create custom exercises and lessons, automatically track performance, and carry your entire library collection with you at all times.

See.Touch.Learn. - Brain Parade

The See.Touch.Learn™ App

• Available as a FREE download from the Apple iTunes store
• Includes a starter set of stunning, high-quality images and lessons created by a certified behavior analyst.
• A selection of more than 20 card libraries on a wide range of subjects with more being added constantly
• A premium version of See.Touch.Learn™ with advanced features will also available for a nominal charge
• Foreign language versions available shortly, beginning with a Spanish version

See.Touch.Learn. - Brain Parade

Comics Are a Great Development Tool for Autistic Kids | GeekDad | Wired.com

Comics Are a Great Development Tool for Autistic Kids | GeekDad | Wired.com

Interestingly, I have had a lot of feedback from parents of children with autism sharing about just how valuable they have found comic books for their children. And, simultaneously Bill Zimmerman of makebeliefscomix.com (who we wrote about over a year ago) made contact to say that he has had many parents sharing with him the value they find in his site. He was able to share some of these from parents who eloquently explain the value of comics in supporting children with autism who learn visually, to build an understanding of emotions and to develop social stories which help children learn and prepare for activities and engagement.

AutismXpress (FREE APP for iPhone, iTouch, iPad)

AutismXpress for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

The ‘Autism Xpress’has been created to help promote greater awareness about autism spectrum disorders. It is designed to encourage people with autism to recognizes and express their emotions through its fun and easy to use interface.