1. Exploring the Use of Technology in an Autism Classroom Assistive Technology Teacher to Teacher High Tech Technology 1 Mrs. Clark

2. Why Use Technology Engagement Tool Student Teacher Collaboration Learning Technical Skills Increase Use Outside Resources Increased Motivation Peer Collaboration Learning Technical Skills Student Active Learner Completing more complex tasks 2 So much to choose from

3. Students Today Expect to learn with the Webtools they utilize in their daily lives. Relate to the visual and interactive style. 3

4. Technology In the Classroom The SMART Board is an interactive, electronic whiteboard which can enhance instruction and learning. Smart pens are pens that can record what you say, or those which can send to your computer what have you written or drawn. ELMO document camera IPOD/IPAD’s are full of applications for students with disabilities. 4

5. Assistive Technology In any classroom, assistive technology may be required. In today’s inclusive classroom assistive technology can make the difference for a student to access the curriculum. 5 Assistive Technology Information

6. Assistive Technology Can Be Simple Daily Living Routines Wake up Eat Breakfast Brush Teeth Dress yourself Go to School At School 6 Use of Picture schedules

7. Intervention /Strategies Assistive Technology Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Time on task and independent task completion skills can also be taught using a "first-then" visual system. Teaching strategies that provide visual cues/supports along with the use of total communication should maximize GV's success in acquiring new skills. Many of Apple’s technology include applications for these visual communication/schedule programs. 7

8. Musical Activities Head Shoulders Knees & Toes (Activity Song) Teacher Introduces – Models Activity Students mimic Teacher & Students do activity together Gross motor skills, language, learning body parts Modifications Hand over hand Teacher prompts with gesture 8 Head Shoulders Knees & Toes Activity

9. Are you ready to try it?? 9 Start small…one step at a time…. And you may help one of your students become the next astronaut on the moon!!! Just believe 