Resources

Switch Control on the iPad - Basic with Mark Coppin

This session will cover the basics of Switch Control on the iPad, who switch control benefits and how to set up and configure switches for switch scanning. We will also cover the basic scanning methods.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation:
Participants will be able to describe the difference between automatic and step scanning.
Participants will be able to describe three access methods to the iPad.
Participants will be able to define what a switch interface is.

 

tags: Switch Access, iPad


Tips for Increasing Family Involvement Series - Parent Training Tips Core & AAC with Kelly Key

This session provides participants with a variety of options to train parents on supporting their child that uses AAC. Both in-person and virtual options are shared as well as topics to cover.
Learning Outcomes
● Participants will obtain at least 5 methods for training parents both virtually and in person.
● Participants will learn creative ways to coach parents to increase their modeling and partner skills with their child.

 

tags: Core Vocabulary, Family Engagement, AAC Implementation, AAC


Switch Control On the iPad - Advanced with Mark Coppin

This session will cover some of the advanced features of Switch Control on the iPad and how to configure them for the end user. Some of the features covered are Recipes, Long Presses, Menu Customization, Head Tracking and more.

Objectives
At the end of this presentation:
Participants will be able to explain what a Recipe is.
Participants will be able to explain the benefits of a Long Press.
Participants will be able to customize the top menu.

 

tags: iPad, Switch Access


Math Apps for Emergent Math Learners with Mark Coppin

This workshop will cover the basics of emergent math skills such as numbers and counting, patterns, sorting and classification, comparison and measurement and basic geometry. We will cover a wide range of apps that can be used to to develop prerequisite math skills.

Objectives
At the end of the session:
1. Participants will be able to identify at least 2 emergent math skills.
2. Participants will be able to identify 3 features to consider when selecting math apps.
3. Participants will be able to name 2 emergent math apps.

 

tags: iOS Apps, Math


Autism and Assistive Technology: Teaching with Task Analysis with Mo Buti

Teaching with task analysis: How to create a task analysis, why to create a task analysis, how to use a task analysis to teach, and how to use assistive tech supports to make visual
1) Participants will be able to describe what a task analysis is
2) Participants will be able to describe a minimum of 3 reasons why a task analysis is used
3) Participants will be able to describe how to make a task analysis visual

 

tags: Autism


Autism and Assistive Technology: Reinforcement Systems with Mo Buti

Reinforcement systems: How to determine what a powerful reinforcer is, how to use this to increase desirable behaviors, how to make this visual, and how to include choice.
1) Participants will be able to describe how to determine powerful reinforcers
2) Participants will be able to describe why a powerful reinforcer is important
3) Participants will be able to describe how to create a visual reinforcement system

 

tags: Autism


Autism and Assistive Technology - Using Timers and Meters with Mo Buti

Timers and meters: How to use a variety of timers and meters to support students on the autism spectrum.
1) Participants will be able to describe why and how a visual timer can be used
2) Participants will be able to describe why and how a visual meter can be used
3) Participants will be able to how to create visual timer and visual meters

 

tags: Autism, Visual Strategies


Making it Visual - Simple Visual Supports with Cassie Frost

Visuals are one of the most effective supports for students who struggle with all areas of executive functioning. This session will cover different types of visuals and give examples of visuals that can be used in a classroom or in a digital learning environment.

Objectives
● Viewers will be able to share at least three ways visuals can be used to support students who struggle with executive functioning.
● Viewers will be able to identify at least two methods of creating visuals for their classroom.

 

tags: Executive Functioning, Visual Strategies


Autism and Assistive Technology: Low-Tech Communication with Mo Buti

Communication: Low-tech assistive technology to support your students on the autism spectrum to communicate throughout the school day.
1) Participants will be able to describe what low-tech communication systems are
2) Participants will be able to give examples of a low-tech communication systems used with children who have ASD
3) Participants will be able to describe the difference between core vocabulary and fringe vocabulary

 

tags: Autism, AAC


Assistive Technology Supports for Students who Struggle with Organization with Cassie Frost

An overview of assistive technology both low tech and high tech for students who struggle with organization and how these tools offer support within the classroom.

Objectives
● Viewers will be able to identify at least two low-tech tools to support students who struggle with organization in the classroom.
● Viewers will be able to identify at least two high-tech tools to support students who struggle with organization in the classroom

 

tags: Organization, Executive Functioning