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Key iPad Resources: 2. Autism, Complex Needs, Communication Support Needs

Posted by Allan Wilson on the 10th April, 2020

iPads and Autism Spectrum Condition / Complex Needs / Communication Support Needs

[This is the second of two blogs aiming to help people navigate their way through the large amounts of information on the CALL web site covering the use of iPad technology to help learners with additional support needs.]

We recognise that children who come into the above categories are all very different individuals with different support needs and interests. Something that works well with one young person will not necessarily work the same way for another. Some of the information and features of the iPad mentioned in the previous blog on Dyslexia can also be useful for children in these groups, but here are links and notes on additional resources that we hope will be useful.

General Introduction

The Information section of the main CALL Scotland site has information and advice about different additional support needs.

Using Built-in Features

Getting and Using Apps

Lots of apps are available to support learners with autism spectrum conditions, severe and complex needs or communication difficulties. Apps can be downloaded from the App Store, generally accessed by tapping on the App Store icon on the Home screen of the iPad. Some apps are free, but you will have to pay for most, though they are not usually expensive.

We have produced a number of webinars over the past few years, providing an overview of a particular category of app, or taking a deeper look at an individual app. These include:

We have two further webinars in this area scheduled for 2020:

There are also a couple of very relevant blogs on our web site:

Other Resources from CALL Scotland (and Others)

 

 

 

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Empowering Autistic Learners through the use of Assistive Technology

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