Guide Dog Walks at Graduation with College Student

Sam Hogle couldn’t imagine walking across the stage at his graduations without his dog Mason by his side. Mason is his seeing-eye dog and attended every class with Sam at Kennesaw State University and last week when the two walked across the stage the crowd erupted into cheers....

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These 8 Inspiring People Will Change The Way You Think About Autism And Asperger's

These 8 Inspiring People Will Change The Way You Think About Autism And Asperger's

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A Doggie Band Plays Little Drummer Boy - You Gotta See This - Music Video

A Doggie Band Plays Little Drummer Boy - You Gotta See This - Music Video

Powerful Video Shows People With Disabilities Reacting To Mannequins Created In Their Image

Because beauty comes in all different shapes and sizes....

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News-O-Matic, Daily Reading for Kids on the App Store on iTunes

News-O-Matic, Daily Reading for Kids on the App Store on iTunes
A daily Kids Safe Newspaper just for kids, says ages 7-10 but I can see it being useful for older struggling readers as well. Usually a $20
7:44 PM

Emergency ID on the App Store FREE today

Emergency ID on the App Store on iTunes
This looks like a great app to have on your child's iPod or cell phone should they not be able to speak for themselves
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Emergency ID
By Nicole Graham
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Description
It can be difficult to remember detailed and accurate information when ill or distressed. Store all your medical and emergency information and carry it with you!

Your most urgent information and identifying photo can be stored as the WALLPAPER of your locked screen, so it can be viewed in an Emergency without you unlocking the phone.

All other important information is stored in your APP, such as:
• Current Medical Conditions
• Medications
• Allergies
• Medical History
• Doctors Name & Contact Details
• Specialists Name & Contact Details
• Where Hospital Records are Kept
• Medical Insurance Details
• And Importantly who you would like called in an Emergency and their contact details.
It can be difficult to remember detailed and accurate information when ill or distressed. Store all your medical and emergency information and carry it with you!
Your most urgent information and identifying photo can be stored as the WALLPAPER of your locked screen, so it can be viewed in an Emergency without you unlocking the phone.

All other important information is stored in your APP, such as:
• Current Medical Conditions
• Medications
• Allergies
• Medical History
• Doctors Name & Contact Details
• Specialists Name & Contact Details
• Where Hospital Records are Kept
• Medical Insurance Details
• And Importantly who you would like called in an Emergency and their contact details. 
Your most urgent information and identifying photo can be stored as the WALLPAPER of your locked screen, so it can be viewed in an Emergency without you unlocking the phone.
All other important information is stored in your APP, such as:
• Current Medical Conditions
• Medications
• Allergies
• Medical History
• Doctors Name & Contact Details
• Specialists Name & Contact Details
• Where Hospital Records are Kept
• Medical Insurance Details
• And Importantly who you would like called in an Emergency and their contact details. 
All other important information is stored in your APP, such as:
• Current Medical Conditions
• Medications
• Allergies
• Medical History
• Doctors Name & Contact Details
• Specialists Name & Contact Details
• Where Hospital Records are Kept
• Medical Insurance Details
• And Importantly who you would like called in an Emergency and their contact details. 

Open iTunes to buy and download apps.

Carry your phone – carry your Emergency ID! The world’s best APP for you and your family.

Mr. Losik’s 2013 Holiday Tablet Buying Guide Part 1 | New Adventures in Professional Development

Mr. Losik’s 2013 Holiday Tablet Buying Guide Part 1 Posted on November 21, 2013 by mrlosik • Posted in Android, iPads, mobile • Tagged Android, holiday, ipad, mobile, shopping, SonyEDU • Leave a commentNever before have families had so many options been available when it comes to holiday tablet buyi......

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Fabulous social skills app REDUCED from $89-$19

The Social Express (iPad only)

The Social Express™ is engaging, educational software for children and young adults with social learning challenges. The software is designed to teach users how to think about and manage social situations, helping them to develop meaningful social relationships and succeed in life.

Some of the core concepts presented are based on the work of Michelle Garcia Winner and her Social Thinking® curriculum. More information can be found on the Social Thinking® website, www.socialthinking.com. Users are encouraged to learn more about Michelle's work to gain the full benefit from the program.

Reduced from $89.99 to $19.99

Read more: http://www.smartappsforkids.com/2013/11/featured-free-and-discounted-apps-november-24th.html#ixzz2lZGE31vR

If 3 Little Girls Did This To My House, I'd Do Everything I Could To Get Them Full Rides To Harvard

Tired of ads playing to the worst stereotypes of girls? Have I got the three little geniuses for you....

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Hear Nonverbal Boy with Autism Sing Katy Perry's "Roar" | News | Autism Speaks

Jack Robbins, an eight-year-old boy with autism from Frisco, Texas, rarely speaks. His family was thrilled to hear him singing the words of Katy Perry’s “Roar” and now a video is going viral....

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QIAT - Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology - Resource Bank

Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology...

READ MORE http://indicators.knowbility.org/resource-bank.html

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Featured Free and Discounted — November 13 — $43 in savings for SLPs and non-SLPs alike! - Smart...

Holy Guacamole! Tactus Therapy, a beloved speech therapy app developer who is a friend of ours here at SAFK, has released two brand-spanking new apps! They've combined them into one mega-app that not only saves you cash over buying them separately, but it's also on sale! Virtual Speech Center also........

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iPad Case Review Grid- Helpful

Giving Our Angel Wings to Fly...: iPad/iTouch Info for AS
This is an Angleman Syndrome blog link to iPad Case review grid, NICE job here

How One Therapy Dog Touched A Whole Lot Of Lives

From Mother Nature Network's Morieka Johnson: Each year, 6 million to 8 million pets enter shelters and half are euthanized....

READ MORE http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/12/therapy-dog_n_4261273.html

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Dr. Duncan Dog on Duty : learn how a pediatric hospital volunteer dog cheers up children...

Get Dr. Duncan Dog on Duty : learn how a pediatric hospital volunteer dog cheers up children patients in this kid's book by Lisa Dunn-Dern, with illustrations by Andrea Yotomb (by Auryn Apps) on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews....

READ MORE https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id465019307?mt=8

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Mobile devices and app selection: Who is driving the decision process? – Presentation | AAC at PSU

Jessica Carron presented at Colloquium on “Mobile devices and app selection: Who is driving the decision process?”. Her presentation (co-authored with John Costell and Howard Shane of Boston Childrens Hospital) includes 18 months of data collection, and will be presented at ASHA...

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My Rewards!

Get My Rewards! on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews....

READ MORE https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-rewards!/id633313709?mt=8

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I read something beautiful today. Story written by Karrie's mom... - The Meta Picture

I read something beautiful today. Story written by Karrie's mom... - The Meta Picture
 Wet Seal Model!!!!

CommuniK-9

"I've come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that's as unique as a fingerprint - and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you."~~ Oprah Winfrey

Top Ten Tips for Managing Your iPad's Memory! - Smart Apps For Kids

Top Ten Tips for Managing Your iPad's Memory! - Smart Apps For Kids

World's Gentlest Dog Befriends Little Boy With Down Syndrome, Melts Our Hearts

This is a dog called Himalaya. She's refusing to give up on a toddler who doesn't want to play....

READ MORE http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/09/30/argentinean-boy-with-dog_n_4005675.html

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ACA: Fact Sheets

The Affordable Care Act – also known as health reform or “Obamacare” – was signed into law on March 23, 2010. The health reform law is expected to affect millions of Americans,...

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Toca Boca APP SALE

Today ONLY 10 Classics on Sale-http://bit.ly/TB_itunes

These are my personal FAVORITE apps for all aspects of speech therapy!!!! KIDS adore these apps and ask for them by name!

Adapted_Toys_Skills_Chart.pdf

‎Download Your FREE Copy

of our Adapted Therapeutic Learning Goals Chart

This chart will help you select appropriate

holiday gifts for your child 

enablingdevices.com/files/content/Adapted_Toys_Skills_Chart.pdf

Writing Goals for AAC Learners

Whether we’re writing recommendations following an evaluation, contributing to an IEP, updating a Plan of Care, talking to a family member, or just planning therapy, goals are something that most S......

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Flutter: Speech Activated Story

Get Flutter: Speech Activated Story on the App Store. See screenshots and ratings, and read customer reviews....

READ MORE https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/flutter-speech-activated-story/id730560767?mt=8

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Dr. Brian Skotko, M.D., M.P.P. Asks How Will You Confront Your Genetic Destiny? | Merrimack College

Merrimack College is a selective, independent college in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition whose mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives....

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Watch A Teenager Bring His Class To Tears Just By Saying A Few Words

He got a standing ovation, too....

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Helping the General Education Team Support Students Who Use AAC

In the past few months, we’ve shared some articles on AAC in general education. We've looked at the development of an AAC intervention plan that relates to curriculum standards and using math and s......

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19 Mind-Blowing Tricks Every iPhone And iPad User Should Know

You spend, like, half of your life on that thing. Time to figure out what it really does....

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Implementing Common Core for students with disabilities | eSchool News | eSchool News

Implementing Common Core for students with disabilities

By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor @eSN_Meris
Read more by Meris Stansbury
Implementing Common Core for students with disabilities | eSchool News | eSchool News

Experts help schools learn how to effectively teach Common Core to student with disabilities

A new website for students–and in particular, those with disabilities–is offering free “anytime, anyplace” resources, materials, and information to help schools ensure that their students meet the Common Core State Standards (CCSS).

Created by the Center for Technology Implementation (CTI), the website for students with disabilities, PowerUp What Works, links evidence-based practices, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and technology to guide teachers, school leaders, professional development (PD) facilitators, and teacher educators in their professional learning.

The 17 Best Anxiety iPhone & Android Apps of 2013

The 17 Best Anxiety iPhone & Android Apps of 2013
Interesting list, some helpful for kids on the spectrum

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SNAP! | A father photographs the world of his autistic son

father photographs his autistic son...

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AutisMate

‎autismate.com/Getting-Started/
The best made even simpler!!! Thank you AutisMate

Pet Partners

Congratulations to Lily, Suprise and Truffle for passing their Pet Partners tests today!!! Lily has passed it now 5 times, Surprise 3 times and Truffle twice! Thank you Evaluators from New England Pet Partners in Pelham, NH — with Sue Drouin and Dog Gone Visiting @ www.DogGoneVisiting.com  

Government Shutdown: How Does it Affect the Autism Community? |Advocacy | Autism Speaks

Medicaid, Social Security and IDEA funding will continue, but new autism research will stop and many services may be slowed or suspended...

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5 blocks Reading instruction

‎www.polk-fl.net/districtinfo/departments/learningsupport/ese/documents/atr/handoutsfiveblocks.pdf
 Nice 1 page summary, great for parents

Boston Workshops and Classes for the Community of People with Disabilities

Boston Workshops and Classes for the Community of People with Disabilities
Fabulous event on Sept 20, 2013

SPDC- Professional Development in Exeter, NH

https://sites.google.com/a/spdc.org/home/registration

The Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists

The Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists

Friday October 4, 2013
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM

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This workshop is designed for school based OT’s, PT’s and Speech pathologists who are beginning to use an iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to facilitate therapy sessions in the schools. Participants of this hands-on workshop will learn basic camera and video functions, how to best navigate the Apps store, obtain multiple resources for apps specifically related to IEP Goals, explore rubrics useful when reviewing apps, download and customize amazing apps for their discipline, learn about accessibility features and leave with recommendations for apps that not only excite but educate their students. Your instructor, Sue Drouin, Speech Pathologist will include Must Have Productivity apps for Therapists. A total of 50+ apps are demonstrated and explained how they can be used in therapy sessions with students from Kindergarten through High school. The cost for this workshop is $100 payable by check or PO to ERCSD-SPDC. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.

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Location: 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH

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iCreate: Creating Custom Digital Content for your iPad

iCreate: Creating Custom Digital Content for your iPad

Wednesday October 9, 2013
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM

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In this hands-on workshop, Sue Drouin will help participants create and edit images, make collages, create written materials, annotate readings, record and edit audio and video, create screencasts, digital stories, content specific flashcards, and vocabulary games. In addition they will also learn how to use iPad as a digital notebook, a study tool and organizational device. This workshop will be taught using mostly free apps. Participants will be emailed a list of free apps to download prior to the workshop. Resources for BYOC (Build Your Own Content) apps, lists of Paid apps and teaching with your iPad will be provided. If you are interested in taking your iPad to the next level, this is the workshop for you! There will be a light breakfast and lunch served. The cost for this workshop is $100 and checks or POs should be made payable to ERCSD-SPDC.

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Location: 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH

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iDevice Workshop-Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists

Best of the Best Therapy Apps for School Therapists (all Users) This workshop is designed for school based OT’s, PT’s and Speech pathologists who are beginning to use an iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to facilitate therapy sessions in the schools. Participants of this hands-on workshop will learn basic camera and video functions, how to best navigate the Apps store, obtain multiple resources for apps specifically related to IEP Goals, explore rubrics useful when reviewing apps, download and customize amazing apps for their discipline, learn about accessibility features and leave with recommendations for apps that not only excite but educate their students. Also included are Must Have Productivity Apps for Therapists. A total of 50+ apps are demonstrated and explained how they can be used in therapy sessions with students from Kindergarten through High school. 

Your instructor for this workshop is Sue Drouin, Speech-Language Pathologist. The cost for this workshop is $100 payable by check or PO to ERCSD-SPDC. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. To register go to www.spdc.org and click on the registration tab.  Contact:  Jennifer Middaugh jmiddaugh@sau16.org, 603-775-8693.

SPDC: Specializing in Professional Development for Educators.

Irlen Syndrome – Is There an App for That?? | OT's with Apps

Irlen Syndrome – Is There an App for That?? | OT's with Apps

Years ago, my son had amazing results with the Irlen lenses. Now there's an app for that, WOW

Great app deals: TEN Smarty Ears apps reduced to only $4.99 each!

Great app deals: TEN Smarty Ears apps reduced to only $4.99 each! | Small But Kinda Mighty
GREAt therapy apps significantly reduced, Especially Social Quest for older student's reduced from $21 to $5!

Canine Companions for Independence: Providing Assistance Dogs For Those In Need | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog

Canine Companions for Independence: Providing Assistance Dogs For Those In Need | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog

10 FREE Online Resources To Help Parents Of Kids With Special Needs | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog

10 FREE Online Resources To Help Parents Of Kids With Special Needs | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog

WIN Free iPad!!! NAA's Give A Voice Program - National Autism Association

NAA's Give A Voice Program - National Autism Association
Enter to win a free Ipad with Gripcase!!!!

10 Reasons to get an adaptive bike

Friendship Blog-Adaptive Bike

AutisMate LITE an iPad app for autism and all AAC Users

GREAT training opportunity- FREE Webinar for AutisMate the most versatile  customizable and multipurose augmentative communication app on the market! 
Informative website, fantastic support and training videos make this app easy to program. CHECK it out here
Soon unveiling AutisMate LITE an iPad app for autism

We WON!

GripCase-USA Weekly Photo contest Winners!!!!
 See them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Gripcase

One of my Favorites, FREE This Week

Toca Boca

Liked · 8 hours ago 

FREE app alert! Toca Hair Salon 2 is finally free for all iPod, iPhone and iPad owners, thanks to Apple selecting Toca Hair Salon 2 as this week's "Free app of the week". Hurry to the App Store now, before the week is over. Just follow the link: http://bit.ly/THS2FAOTWFB

How to Maximize Battery Life on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

How to Maximize Battery Life on Your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch

Summer 2013 at the Seacoast Professional Development Center | MyNewsletterBuilder

Summer 2013 at the SPDC!
Click the link to read about the iDevice Special Education workshops that Sue is presenting this Summer!!!

10 Tips for Using An iPad as an AAC Device

10 Tips For Using An iPad as an AAC Device | AutisMate eBook Series
Great , easy read for all those who support AAC users written by the folks at AutisMate app. Tips are useful for all AAC users. Click on the web link and register to download your FREE 10 page .pdf
GREAT reminders about being a helpful AAC partner.

Summer 2013 at the SPDC! :: Seacoast Professional Development Center | MyNewsletterBuilder

Summer 2013 at the SPDC! :: Seacoast Professional Development Center | MyNewsletterBuilder
Click to read about the 4 iDevice Workshops taught by Sue Drouin this summer !!!!

Expressions for Autism for iPad FREE today

Expressions for Autism for iPad on the iTunes App Store

Cool Flash Mob Giving Voice

iPad Workshops for Special Educators! MAY 2013

iPad Workshops for Special Educators!
2 evenings and 1 full day iDevice workshop opportunity in MAY 2013!!!

AAC in the Classroom presentations

ON-LINE Training opportunity- Awesome AAC in the Classroom recorded presentation by one of the greats . THREE 25-30 min presentation with powerpoint slides

http://www.setbc.org/news/events/2009_10/gail_van_tatenhove.html 

10 Tips for Best practices in AAC

Extensive presentation- must read for SLP's 

Best of the Best Therapy Apps for ST, OT and PT

Best of the Best Therapy Apps

Friday May 10, 2013
9:00 AM until 2:00 PM

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This workshop is designed for school based OT’s, PT’s and Speech pathologists who are beginning to use an iDevice (iPod, iPhone, iPad) to facilitate therapy sessions in the schools. Participants of this hands-on workshop will learn basic camera and video functions, how to best navigate the Apps store, obtain multiple resources for apps specifically related to IEP Goals, explore rubrics useful when reviewing apps, download and customize amazing apps for their discipline, learn about accessibility features and leave with recommendations for apps that not only excite but educate their students. Also included are Must Have Productivity apps for Therapists. A total of 50+ apps are demonstrated and explained how they can be used in therapy sessions with students from Kindergarten through High school. The cost for this workshop is $100 payable by check or PO to ERCSD-SPDC. A light breakfast and lunch will be served.

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Location: 30 Linden Street, Exeter, NH

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23 Ways To Communicate With A Non-Verbal Child | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog

23 Ways To Communicate With A Non-Verbal Child | Friendship Circle -- Special Needs Blog

iCloud Backup can be deleted

I learned something new today:
From iCloud Terms and Agreement:

"Additional Information

If you haven't backed up your device to iCloud for a period of 180 days or longer, Apple reserves the right to delete the backups associated with that device. Review the iCloud Terms and Conditions for more information."

While connecting my new 128gb iPad, this caught my eye. I didn't know any of my ipad backups could be deleted. Now I know :-)