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iPad App Assignment iPads are increasingly being used by occupational therapy practitioners working with children and adolescents in school and outpatient clinics. To increase your preparation for using an iPad during intervention, complete the following assignment. For more information, consider the following resources: •
Clabia, M., Cully, K., Keys, D., Pagnota, K., & Collins, A. (2016). School-
based Occupational Therapists’ Perspectives on Using iPads. OT Practice, 21
(18), 18-21. •
Coutinho, F., Bosisio, M., Brown, E., Rishikof, S., Skaf, E., Zhang, X., Perlman, C., Kelly, S., Freedin, E., & Dahan-Oliel, N. (2017). Effectiveness of iPad apps on visual-motor skills among children with special needs between 4y0m
–
7y11m. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology
, 12
(4), 402-
410. •
Gentry, T. (2017). Mobile technologies as Workplace Cognitive Aids for People with Autism. OT practice, 22
(2), 8-12. Complete the table below by 1) identifying two apps for each activity/skill area listed (
pick apps that address different aspects of the indicated skill area
) and 2)
providing a brief statement justifying how the app will ultimately promote the occupational participation of the client. App 1 indicate author/developer and if Android or Apple Operating System (OS) App 2 indicate author/developer and if Android or Apple Operating System (OS)
Justification for using app to promote occupational participation
Self-Regulation skills 1. Stop, Breathe & Think - iOS, Android (developed by Tools for Peace) 2. Headspace - iOS, Android (developed by Headspace Inc.) These apps offer guided mindfulness and meditation exercises, helping children and adolescents develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and coping skills, which are crucial for managing stress and enhancing focus in various activities. Visual perceptual skills 1. Dexteria Dots 2 - iOS (developed by BinaryLabs Inc.) 2. Visual Attention Therapy - iOS (developed by Tactus Therapy Solutions) Dexteria Dots 2 focuses on visual tracking and coordination, while Visual Attention Therapy targets visual scanning and discrimination. Both apps improve visual
iPad App Assignment perceptual skills necessary for tasks such as reading, writing, and completing puzzles. Handwriting 1. LetterSchool - iOS, Android (developed by Letterschool Enabling Learning) 2. iTrace - iOS (developed by iTrace) LetterSchool gamifies handwriting practice, providing interactive exercises for letter formation and motor planning. iTrace offers customizable tracing activities and feedback, facilitating handwriting development and fine motor control. Communication skills 1. Proloquo2Go - iOS (developed by AssistiveWare) 2. Avaz - iOS, Android (developed by Invention Labs) Proloquo2Go is a symbol-based AAC app with customizable communication boards, empowering non-
verbal individuals to express themselves effectively. Avaz offers a picture-based AAC system with predictive text and voice output, promoting communication independence and social interaction. Social Participation 1. Social Skills for Autism - iOS (developed by Model Me Kids) 2. Aiko & Egor: Animation 4 Autism - iOS (developed by Aiko & Egor) These apps use interactive stories, videos, and games to teach social skills, perspective-taking, and emotional understanding, fostering social participation and inclusion in various settings. Reward System/ Behavior Regulation skills 1. Choiceworks - iOS (developed by Bee Visual LLC) 2. Token Board - iOS, Android (developed by Track & Share Apps LLC) Choiceworks helps create visual schedules, timers, and choice boards to support behavior management and self-regulation.
iPad App Assignment Token Board provides a virtual token economy system for reinforcing positive behaviors and promoting motivation and self-control. Time Management/ Organization skills 1. My First Daily Planner - iOS (developed by InnoKids Inc.) 2. Time Timer - iOS, Android (developed by Time Timer LLC) My First Daily Planner introduces basic time management and task organization skills through visual schedules and routines. Time Timer offers a visual countdown tool to enhance time perception and task prioritization, facilitating effective time management and organization.
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