Early Childhood Special Education and Assistive Technology Blog

By: Kerri Hughes , EC-SEAT Scholar The Talking Ginger app can help to support communication development. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders or a speech impairment can practice sound imitation or increase vocalizations facilitating their social and communication development. At a young age, children start imitating sounds from adults. Some children need to be taught how to imitate sounds. The Talking Ginger app repeats sounds that the child makes. This can encourage the child to continue to repeat the sound to engage with the cat. The app also includes many other engaging features such as bathing, teeth brushing, and bubble popping. Follow the links below to find out more: Developer Website: Outfit7 Limited Android download and summary from Google Play iPhone and iPad download and summary from Apple iTunes Also available through the Windows Store and Amazon.com Screenshot from Developer Website - Outfit7 Limited

By: Kelly Hopkins, EC-SEAT Scholar, Early Intervention The follow description and review is adapted from the AIM website; for detailed information visit - http://www.autisminternetmodules.org/ According to the Autism Internet Modules website, Ohio Center for Autismand Low Incidence Disabilities (OCALI) hosts Autism Internet Modules (AIM). AIM is a series of 45 online learning modules for professionals, families, and anyone who works with or knows an individual with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The modules inform the learner about ASD in the home, classroom, at work, and in the community. The series of online learning modules contains information on assessment for identification of ASD, understanding behaviors, the transition to adulthood, employment, and evidence-based practices and interventions. After selecting a module, the learner is presented with case studies, directions, discussion questions and activities to develop a better understanding of the content presented. AIM is a...

By: Kelly Hopkins , EC-SEAT Scholar Life can get crazy and you are not always going to be able to be right next to your child, but finding the time to co-view apps or videos with them is an important part of parenting today. Media and technology are everywhere, and it is important to use the technology we allow our children to play with as an educational tool, and remember technology should not be used not a babysitter. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) suggests that “co-viewing” is critical to the development of a young child if they are going to be exposed to screen time. Here are a few apps that would benefit your child’s development and parent-child experiences. Connect The Dots For Toddlers by: Rohn Media GmnH This app teaches your toddler to draw and hone in on their visual spatial, and fine motor skills. Instead of using a pencil, crayon, or maker a child can use a stylist or their finger to practice tracing lines. The app prompts the child by connecting dots, wh...