Apps for Autism

1. iLove iTherapy
Why You Will Love It Too

2. IPad
• What it isn t:
A miracle (although it seems like it
sometimes)
A computer replacement (although the
new iOS5 and Apple will try to convince
you otherwise)

3. Cons
• limited lifetime
New OS may not be compatible with older systems (you will have to get
newer systems periodically)
• limited onboard storage
Apple hopes iCloud will eliminate this drawback
• individual components can t be changed
Jailbreaking voids the warranty, can t replace components
• limited peripheral support
Bluetooth peripherals are available but not tethered ones
• limited compatibility
no Flash!!! Does not always integrate with PC software. Only Apple
software allowed!!!

4. What it is….
• A Business and Productivity tool
• A Research and Reference resource
• An Assessment and Tracking tool
• A Treatment tool
• A Behavior Modification tool
• A Motivator/ Reward
• A Communication System
• A Scheduling tool
• An Accessibility tool
• Etc., etc., etc.

5. Wrapped up in an efficient, easy to use,
easily transportable, very cool looking
package…

6. Business and Productivity
• Presentations • Keynote, Video mirroring, PP
• PDF s • Reading, writing, annotating
• Productivity tracking • Access to EMR s (required by
• Reports and notes Healthcare Reform Act by
• Files 2014) such as WebPT
• Sign directly onto documents
• Signatures
on Ipad w/ Readdle, Sign
• Remote access to desktop Doc s, PaperDesk
computer
• Logmein
• Credit card readers
• Reduction of paperwork
• Integration of systems

7. Research and Reference
• Manuals • Neuro Toolkit,
Triggerpoints
• Videos • Linguigraphica,
Speechtrainer
• ARI, Temple Grandin
• Webpages
• 3D Brain
• Visuals/Charts
• Studies, Books, Journals • Kindle, Newsstand
• Speech goals, GoodFood
• Other Stuff

8. Assessment and Training
• Assessment Tools • Sunny Articulation test,
Fluency tracker, UHear, Color
test,
• Video and Audio recording
• Onboard data tracker
• Training Tools • Video modeling,
Linguigraphica Aphasia,
Speech trainer, Sing Eno
• Smarty Ears and other apps
track performance and are e-
mail compatible

9. Accessibility
• Environmental control unit • Remote Control for lights,
• Alarm clock music, AC, etc.
• Included on device, can buy
new bluetooth wristband that
adds vibration
• Music • Radio and personal music
• TV collection
• Video s • Easy to access, arrange,
• Personal photo album others can add to remotely
• Text readers • Bluetooth hearing aid/
• Accessibility changes under headphone compatible
Settings tab • Font/background size and
Password Protection color easily changed
• Some switch adapted apps, • Access to content can be
headpointer controlled
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10. Treatment (unlimited options)
• Teletherapy • Via Skype, Open office, etc.
(IPad 2 only)
• Articulation • Minimal Pairs, Big Mouth
• Language • Answering questions,
sequencing, problem solving,
descriptive language,
requesting, following directions
• Auditory feedback • Timing, volume, Talkback
• Cause and Affect • FireWorks, Fishpond
• Social Skills • Cake Doodle, Video modeling

11. Other Treatment Options
• Reminders (visual or non verbal) for cuing
• Increased Time on Task (distraction when stretching or
maintaining difficult positions)
• Possibly increase ROM (reaching or increase in head up
posture)
• Increase variety of fine motor skills (swipe, touch, drag
and drop, motivation to hold stylus)
• Home Work (completed on or e-mailed to IPad)
Many other creative uses I m sure you can think of some
right now…..

12. Behavior Modification
• Increased attention to task • Angry Birds, Cut the Rope
• Increased motivation • Visual task scheduling
• Video modeling, practice • Social Skills, Going Places
• Realistic if/ then charts • iReward Chart
• Tracking and charting • Behavior Tracker Pro
• Aural frequency programs (to • BrainWave, use different
change state, enhance sleep, sound tracks or environmental
etc.) sounds as background music
• Reward charts • I Earned That
• Timers • Time Timer
• Caregiver training via youtube • Behavior, see Autism Games
videos

13. More on Motivation/Reward
• Ipad time itself is a HUGE motivator!
• Most of the apps contain light/sound/movement rewards
to complete the tasks
Pirate Jack and Touch Trainer comes to mind
• Many apps for visual choices
My Choice Board
• Many different timers and schedulers with a plethora of
rewarding times up or reminder sights or sounds
• Sound Boards with favorite characters
Star Wars, Spongebob, Fart Piano

14. Communication
• Voice Output
ProLoQuo2Go, Tap to Talk, Alexicom, (relatively expensive)
VerbalVictor, Halotalk, Locabulary, Verbally, (relatively cheap)
and many Lite versions are free!
• Sign Language – Sign 4 Me
• Scene based – Scene speak
• Voice to text – Dragon
• Text to voice (too many readers to count)
• Single word or 2 word – yes/no, My Turn/Your Turn
• Skype, e-mail, twitter, facebook
• Emotional state- AutismExpress
• Sound enhancers- Ear trumpet
• Many drawing and coloring and writing apps
• Social story and personal story apps- Pictello, Storybuddy

15. Scheduling/ Time Management
• New iOS 5 has messaging and calendar built in!
• Lots of others – Time master, Priority matrix, Pocketlife
• Updates can be e-mailed directly to device and synced with
OutLook
• Location specific reminders (ex. Prescription reminder when in the
pharmacy, Appt reminder when near the Doctor s office)
• Caregivers can push info and reminders any time (ex. Load the
activity schedule for therapy the night before, etc.)
• Reminders can be written and will autosync with calendar- Evernote
• Timers and alerts (sound, lights, vibration) throughout the day.
• Like having your own personal assistant or life coach!!

16. Other Stuff
• Some good sites for info:
www.tcgeeks.com
www.geekslp.com
www.rjcooper.com
• You can get reviews on ITunes but I highly recommend you also do
a Google search before you decide to buy anything- Apps are not
refundable (usually) but you can t go wrong with FREE
• As with any other therapy tool, Positioning, Access and retaining
Control are the key to a successful session (see the next slide)
• Be creative! Apps don t have to be used the way they were
intended.
(ex. Try the talkback apps for artic or Stack the States to
increase direct eye contact)

17. Peripherals
• Cases- range from indestructible to designer style
Some have integrated speakers and handles (AMDI, RJ
Cooper) some are portfolio, gel or thin, like the free one
• Mounting arms/stands- try RJ Cooper site, or lots of car
mounts, desk mounts, bike mounts, even refrigerator mounts!
Desktop stands, music and tripod stands (RocketFish, Griffin)
• Keyboards- Mine is WiFi, there are also dockstation keyboards
• Headphones/Mics- can be WiFi or some aftermarket that plug in
to charging dock and/or headphone jack
• External Speakers- WiFi, plug into headphone jack, or
integrated into charging dock
• Fancy photo stands and music players (Bose, etc.)
• Input Access- various styli (Just Mobile-Alupen, Boxwave), check RJ
Cooper for wireless switch and headpointer options

18. Last Word
• Other fun things
gaming joysticks that fit on the IPad, Wifi amplifiers,
blood pressure monitors, coloring light boxes and
games/toys that IPad fits into (ex. slot machine)
• New Devices on the horizon
IPad 3 rumors, IPhone 5 and new Ipods
Kindle Fire, not an Apple product but sounds pretty
promising. We ll see when it comes out…
• Oh, and I really, really want an IPad 2.
Don t you?