Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Some more thoughts on technology
So here I am, almost done with our Technology class. And I am trying to complete my website, which is half way there. Some of the things we had to do for class were nothing new to me- the excel worksheet, formatting, powerpoints, etc. But others were- the website!!!! As I learned how to do new things, I had to use what I already knew. Its amazing what we can do with technology these days and the really amazing thing is we aren't done yet! Everyday, something new is coming out or being introduced. Technology puzzles me and I am thankful that I can at least attempt to learn new things.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Article 1
http://www.specialed.us/autism/assist/asst10.htm
Assistive Technology for Children with Autism
This article was interesting because it discussed many ideas we already use in a 'regular' classroom. Assistive technology is any equipment,item, or system that is purchased to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. Children with autism generally process information better visually than auditory.
Some of us from Head Start just received training on Boardmaker, a program used as a communication aide. Visual representations are very important for a child, and starting with basic stick drawings and moving on to photographs or concrete representations. Another program that can be used is Picture This, a program allowing more real photos to be used.
Skill areas associated with autistic children are low technology, mid technology, and high technology. Low technology is items like dry erase boards, file folders, photo albums, 3 ring binders, etc. Mid technology is simple battery operated devices like a tape recorder, overhead projectors, simple voice output devices. High technology are items like video recorders, computers and the adaptive hardware, and complex voice output devices.
This article is a good resources for programs that can not only be used with autistic children, but any child. What child wouldn't want to see themselves on video or on a tape recorder?
Assistive Technology for Children with Autism
This article was interesting because it discussed many ideas we already use in a 'regular' classroom. Assistive technology is any equipment,item, or system that is purchased to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. Children with autism generally process information better visually than auditory.
Some of us from Head Start just received training on Boardmaker, a program used as a communication aide. Visual representations are very important for a child, and starting with basic stick drawings and moving on to photographs or concrete representations. Another program that can be used is Picture This, a program allowing more real photos to be used.
Skill areas associated with autistic children are low technology, mid technology, and high technology. Low technology is items like dry erase boards, file folders, photo albums, 3 ring binders, etc. Mid technology is simple battery operated devices like a tape recorder, overhead projectors, simple voice output devices. High technology are items like video recorders, computers and the adaptive hardware, and complex voice output devices.
This article is a good resources for programs that can not only be used with autistic children, but any child. What child wouldn't want to see themselves on video or on a tape recorder?
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