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Google Glass may have an afterlife as a device to teach autistic children - The New York Times

Google Glass may have an afterlife as a device to teach autistic children - The New York Times | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Privacy concerns caused the computerized eyewear to fail with the general public. But researchers believe it could help autistic children learn to recognize emotion and make eye contact ..."

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Some of the best Android apps for students with special needs 

Some of the best Android apps for students with special needs  | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Below is a collection of some good Android apps curated specifically for students with special needs. The apps cover different areas including dyslexia, autism, and visual impairment. We have only included apps that  have 4+ ratings and that have been updated at least during this year ...."

  1. LetMeTalk: Free AAC Talker
  2. Speech Assistant 
  3. Autism Therapy with MITA
  4. Color Blind Pal
  5. Google Text-to-Speech
  6. Montessori ABC Learning
  7. Magnify
  8. OCR Instantly Pro
  9. JABTalk
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Twelve great iPad apps for autistic learners

Twelve great iPad apps for autistic learners | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"After writing about the best books for teachers and parents to learn and explore the world of autism, we are introducing you to this collection of some good iPad apps to help autistic kids 'learn, play and communicate' ..."

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Autism friendly products and services - The ultimate guide - Autism Parenting Magazine

Autism friendly products and services - The ultimate guide - Autism Parenting Magazine | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Are you having a tough time finding autism friendly products and services when you need them? Is it hard to find locate autism friendly activities, vacation spots or sensory toys?  ..."

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Creative giving: JiJi furnishes classroom for students with autism

Creative giving: JiJi furnishes classroom for students with autism | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

'How a group of MIND colleagues helped a SUCSESS classroom create a sensory learning area and 5-point scale for sensory and emotional learning ..."

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Afraid of spiders? Try virtual reality

Afraid of spiders? Try virtual reality | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"How therapists are treating arachnophobia by exposing patients to hundreds of virtual spiders ..."

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Supporting autistic students at university through technology

Supporting autistic students at university through technology | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"2019 Digifest speaker, Dr Marc Fabri, led a project to help autistic students starting out at university. Here, he explains how universities can develop a more inclusive experience for these young people ..."

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Nine good Android apps for students with special needs

Nine good Android apps for students with special needs | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Below is a collection of some good Android apps curated specifically for students with special needs. The apps cover different areas including dyslexia, autism, and visual impairment ..."

  1. LetMeTalk: Free AAC Talker
  2. Speech Assistant 
  3. Autism Therapy with MITA
  4. Color Blind Pal
  5. Google Text-to-Speech
  6. Montessori ABC Learning
  7. Magnify
  8. OCR Instantly Pro
  9. JABTalk
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Making popular video games good for kids affected by autism - Autism Parenting Magazine

Making popular video games good for kids affected by autism - Autism Parenting Magazine | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"It’s hard to find a child these days who doesn’t love video games, but for many kids on the autism spectrum, digital play has an especially strong draw.  Children affected by autism appear to be particularly attracted to video games because of the visual nature of screen-based technology, the structure, and immediate feedback gaming provides  …"

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Thu ultimate new guide to autism resources for parents

Thu ultimate new guide to autism resources for parents | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Check out the Ultimate New Guide to Autism Resources for Parents. Including our editors pick of top articles, websites and directories that you need to know ..."

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More people with autism are getting training for technology jobs - The Hechinger Report

More people with autism are getting training for technology jobs - The Hechinger Report | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"When Joseph Leogrande, 18, rides the subway, his caretaker reminds him to be aware of his body and space, not to stand too close to people. Sometimes it’s hard for Leogrande to concentrate on these directives — his mind is elsewhere. He likes to move to the front of the train and …"

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