Webinar Wednesday: 5 TouchMath Strategies That Work for ASD Students

 

Autism Acceptance Month is almost here.

Join us on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 3pm Eastern (2pm Central, 1pm Mountain, 12pm Pacific) to hear TouchMath experts dive deep into Autism Spectrum Disorder. TouchMath is proven to help ASD students build solid foundations in math. 

During this webinar, you will learn:

• 5 TouchMath strategies that work with ASD Students
• Tips for teaching math to students on any level of the Autism spectrum
• How you can make math lessons more enjoyable for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teachers, administrators, tutors, coaches, parents, and all learning professionals are invited to register and spread the news about this FREE workshop hosted by TouchMath on Autism Spectrum Disorder.​

 

REGISTER NOW

Friday "Appy" Hour: Assistiveware Autism Acceptance Month Discounts

Access to AAC and the right to communicate are basic rights that are being eroded by the stress the pandemic has put on the whole system. That’s why, to mark Autism Acceptance Month we offer our traditional discount for a longer period and to more products. Save the date From 30th March until and including 6th April 2021 we’re offering our usual 50% discount on: Proloquo2Go (Mac & iOS) the Gateway vocabulary (in-app purchase in Proloquo2Go) Proloquo4Text (Mac & iOS) Keeble  Pictello Our AAC videos on-demand For schools - the discount on our apps also applies to Apple’s Educational Volume Purchase Program (VPP). When your school or educational organization purchases 20 copies or more, you get an additional 50% off - that’s a total of 75% off! Read more about the discount

Autism Day at Six Flags Great Adventure

Custom Education Foundation, Gersh Academy, and their partners are thrilled to once again be transforming the park into a sensory-friendly environment where individuals on the autism spectrum, their educators, friends, and families can enjoy the day together free of worry.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:

• Private Event for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and their Families, Friends and Educators.
• Lower Attendance / No Crowding
• Little to No Lines for Rides
• Special Needs Staff Including Therapists and Interventionists
• Decompression Areas Stocked with Sensory Toys
• Local Autism Organization and Resources for Parents to Connect With
• Custom Map and Sensory Rating System for Families to Use to Plan

This event is being put together by Custom Education Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to changing the lives of individuals with autism. Gersh Academy is proud to return as the title sponsor of the second annual Autism Day event at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/store/tickets?promo_code=gersh
*Season Passes will not be accepted for this event*

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:
www.customeducationfoundation.org/sixflags

Or Visit: https://www.sixflags.com/greatadventure/special-events/special-group-event/autism-day

OTHER LINKS:
Twitter - https://twitter.com/AutismDayEvents

Light It Up Blue - Autism Acceptance Month

Wear something blue on April 2nd in support of understanding and acceptance for people with autism. Let’s light it up blue! 

Friday Appy Hour: Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with Assistiveware

Celebrating Autism Acceptance Month

April is Autism Acceptance Month and the folks at Assistiveware are looking forward to celebrating.  They will amplify autistic voices by sharing resources and blogs written by the autistic community. With this celebration is the return of the 4-day discount of their apps including Proloquo2Go, Proloquo4Text,  Pictello, Keeble and Gateway. Each will be discounted at 50% off.

Save the date!

The 50% discount will be in effect worldwide from Tuesday, April 2 to Friday, April 5. No need to fill in a discount code - you’ll see the discounted amount in the App Store.

Discount also available for volume purchase discount

The discount also applies to Apple’s Educational Volume Purchase Program. When your school or educational organization purchases 20 copies or more, you get an additional 50% off. That’s 75% off!

Motivational Monday

Autism Awareness Month: Discounted AAC and Literacy Apps

The time of year has arrived again where many AAC and literacy apps become discounted in honor of Autism Acceptance/Awareness Month. If you're looking to purchase an AAC or literacy app don't miss your chance to download select apps at a substantial discount. It is important to note the specific sale dates for each app as they vary!! Additionally, deeper discounts are available if you are purchasing these apps in bulk through Apple's VPP (Volume Purchasing Program). 

SLP, AAC Consultant, AT Consultant, Special Educator, Lauren Enders, created the following graphics below. Please be sure to click the links to the graphic as well as a spreadsheet with links for purchasing/downloading apps.

Here's the link to a PDF of this graphic for sharing: http://bit.ly/aacappsalegraphicmarchapril18

Here's the link to the spreadsheet with sale dates and download links: http://bit.ly/aacappsalesmarchapril18

Source: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenSEndersMaCccSlp/

Motivational Monday....Autism Awareness Month

Friendly Hours Return to the Long Island Children's Museum

Apps for Autism

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. To learn more about the mission and vision of of Autism Speaks, click here. 

As part of their collective resources, they have compiled a comprehensive list of apps for students (and adults) with Autism, however there are many apps that can be used for students of varying abilities. Apps are listed in alphabetical order and can be filtered by the app function, by device platform, by age or can be searched using keywords or phrases. Additionally, you can sort apps by clicking the "Rating" link above that column. You can rate apps by first clicking on the app name to visit the app detail page. Then, below the description of the app, click on the number of stars for your rating of the app.

Here’s a quick tour of its main functions:

1. Search for an app using the drop down menus to select what you want it to do, the device you want to use and the age of the intended user. (See screen shots at left.)

2. Read the supporting evidence behind an app’s claimed uses and benefits. Just hover your cursor over the apps’ entry in the “Supporting Research” column (below left). 

Please note: Few apps have been directly studied. What we’ve gathered are summaries of general research behind the broader claims being made about a type of app. Our intent is to give you the best, evidence-based background material to inform your choice. But this shouldn’t be construed as proof that any given app will perform as claimed. 

Anecdotal = No specific or related scientific studies for this type of app.  

Research = There are some related scientific studies, but no direct research support for this type of app or technology.

Evidence = There is solid or specific scientific evidence that this type of app or technology is helpful.

3. View an apps’ user/parent rating in the far right column.

4. Want to rate an app you’ve been using? Read comments from users? Click on an app’s name to visit its detail page. There you can access cost and user comments, as well as rate an app you’ve used by selecting one to five stars. 

5. Have an autism app you'd like to add to the list? Comments you’d like us to post? To recommend a new app for the list, email a brief description including platform, cost, intended age group, any relevant research and the download link to FSDB@AutismSpeaks.org. You can also use this email to contribute your comments for an app already in our database.

Visit the Autism Speaks Apps today! 

Source: Autism Speaks

Motivational Monday

Autism Acceptance Month - Deep Discounts with Assistiveware

To celebrate Autism Acceptance Month AssistiveWare will be offering a 50% discount on 4 of their popular AAC apps: Proloquo2Go®, Proloquo4Text, Pictello and Keeble. Gateway to Language & Learning©, the core word vocabulary available through an in-app purchase in Proloquo2Go, will also be at half price.

The discount, available worldwide on the App Store, will be in effect from April 2nd until and including April 4th.

If you buy more, you save more

The discount also applies to Apple’s Volume Purchase Program for Education. When your school or educational organization purchases 20 copies or more, you get an additional 50% off!

Spread the word

Do you know people who could benefit from these apps? Make sure you share the news about this limited-time discount!

If you have any questions about the discount please contact the AssistiveWare support team at support@assistiveware.com

* Please note: The discount percentage is based on the US App Store. Exact prices vary from country to country. Bundles will not be discounted during this promotion.