A new way to reach autistic students: through headphones and iPods!
Written by admin2 on October 7th, 2009Filed under: Themes, Auties & Aspies
Quoting blisstree.com/autismvox:
The Fraser Child & Family Center in Minneapolis found a new way to reach ASD students: through headphones and iPods. The devices play music and videos to teach these students how to fit in. Fraser staff came up with the idea of programming iPods to act as an electronic substitute for “that missing [inner) voice for those with Asperger’s, the voice that governs appropriate behavior.” Staff have helped students create short videos and slide shows on how to behave in different social settings: How to carry on a conversation; how to respect other people’s boundaries and think before they speak; and others. The Autism Society of America says similar projects are popping up around the country, and include adaptations for smart phones, Palm Pilots and other devices.
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