iPrompts (thanks for the reminder Kristen!).Elmo’s ABCs (amazing and worth every penny)ĭata Collection (I don’t think any of these are worth the money).So, given that it is so close to Halloween, we’ll start with Halloween applications. When the decorating is complete, a picture may be saved to your photo files. Children may carve by hand, carve by facial feature, carve by various faces, or use stickers to decorate. The picture to the left comes from a wonderful (and free) application for Halloween. It never occurred to us that we could take our existing knowledge about the iPad and applications and write an informative blog post for readers. Carve a Pumpkin (to make the cute Jack-O-Lantern).Wheels on the Bus (Duck Duck Moose developers).Dexteria (developed by an OT and teaches fine motor skills).Sadly, the developers did not advertise on their app so we can’t tell you the exact name or developer) Wooden Puzzles (these are not all good but the good ones are great.Read me Stories (a library with one free book each day).Misty Island (Thomas the Train complete with puzzles, coloring, and dot to dot).Interactive Food Games (Thank you Maverick Software) Speech with Milo (sequencing, verbs, prepositions, adjectives).Kindergarten dot com Flash Cards (there are many! actions, alphabet, zoo, fruits, toys, instruments).We are especially interested in scheduling applications and sequencing applications so please share your knowledge. If you have any that you would like to share with us, please post in the comments! We are always looking for new apps that can help our kids. Here is our current list of apps that we have used. The good news about apps are several: they are convenient, usually fun, usually effective (at least for the generalization of skills), mostly decently price, and can be a helpful/practical addition to your toolbox. Goodness knows we buy educational materials all the time, and we know how expensive they can be. We are well-aware of the cost burdens on families, and the need to find cost-effective resources. Most of our readers know that we both have family members who are or who have been affected by autism. The great thing about apps is that they can be implemented by family members, and don’t require professional support (and the associated fees!). We would love to hear from readers! Share your successful ABA and inclusion stories!Īpps on the iPad can be an invaluable resource. Decisions about inclusion should be made individually for each child based on his or her unique situation. You see, inclusion is not all or nothing. She began imitating, her non-compliance decreased, and she started to communicate using her new iPad and Proloquo2go. We discussed our concerns about this change in learning with the parents and we encouraged them to consider making a change.Īs a result, the family agreed to decrease inclusion time and increase 1:1 ABA time. Nahir began engaging in non-compliant behavior and her rapid learning tapered off. She even began using the toilet!Īfter several months, Nahir’s parents wanted to increase the amount of time in inclusive settings to 20 hours per week combined with 10-15 hours of 1:1 ABA. Nahir responded to the intervention and began showing an interest in her peers at school and she began learning many skills at home. We designed an ABA program that consisted of about 10 hours per week of supported inclusion and 10-15 hours per week of 1:1 ABA instruction. Nahir’s parents wanted Nahir to be a community member in her neighborhood and they wanted her to learn alongside other children her age without disabilities. She began receiving ABA services from us last year. She began receiving ABA services shortly after she was diagnosed with autism. ![]() Nahir began receiving early intervention services early in life. Today’s post is about a 4-year-old little girl named Nahir who carries a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome and autism. Our intent is to show readers how successful ABA can be. All names have been changed to preserve the privacy of the child and family. Hi and welcome to What Works Wednesdays where we share a success story from one of our clinical cases.
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