ipads, apps and kids with autism
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iPads, Apps and Kids with Autism
Barbara Klipper Barbaraklipper.librarian@gmail.com
ALA Annual 2014, Las Vegas
A little about Kids with Autism:
1. Visuals 2. Social supports 3. Speech-‐generating 4. Child-‐specific 5. Consistent 6. Sensory-‐friendly 7. Ease of use
iPads and apps address all of these
aspects of autism (and more):
1. 2010 University of Toronto case study
2. 2013 Autism Speaks-‐funded study (at Vanderbilt, UCLA and Johns Hopkins) 3. LSTA-‐funded study conducted by librarian Amy Price at Oakstone Academy in Ohio
Studies have proven the benefits:
But…
Many families want one:
For example: Autism Cares 2012 iPad Grants
Gave 831 iPads to families around the country But, they received over applications
One Solution iPad giveaway programs:
Leila and Owen with their iPads:
They have libraries (hopefully)
What have libraries done and what can they do??
What about the other 9,169 children??
For example:
The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT “Closing the App Gap” grant
Offer apps at the library:
http://www.farmingdalelibrary.org/appsforautismbrochure.pdf Farmingdale, NY http://www.bedfordlibrary.net/collections/ipad.pdf Bedford, MA
Provide annotated lists of apps:
Include criteria for selecting autism-‐appropriate apps
http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/ article/apps-‐and-‐autism
Write a informational brochure for parents:
Host a parent training program:
• Introduce iPad Features • Demo cool apps
For example:
Digital Sensory Storytime
Use apps in kids’ programming:
Why Use eBooks?
Ruby Cube apps http://rubycubeapps.com/demo.html
Put it Away http://put-‐it-‐away.leehsueh.com
A couple of interesting apps for older kids with autism:
Thanks, Tess!!!
I’m sorry that my Caldecott
commitment kept me from being with you all this morning.
Please contact me with questions:
barbaraklipper.librarian@gmail.com Barbara Klipper
Want More About Autism?
Look for Barbara’s book. Available here at the ALA Store.
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