Turn your iPod or mp3 player into a tool for helping your students with autism
As a follow up to our VSTE presentation in February, try some of these ideas for using student friendly technology for students with autism.
Think about the possiblities of turning your photo or video mp3 player into an effective tool for students with autism. With the use of a few lost cost to no cost software programs the possibilities are endless. Here are just a few of the ideas that I have had:
Import photos to make a picture schedule
Create a power point social script using digital photos of the student. The student can also add narration. Convert the power point using Camtasia software available at:
http://www.techsmith.com or using videora software available at: http://www.videora.com
Also consider using Photo Story software, free from Microsoft, and converting using one of the above software tools.
Lastly, use the video player for video modeling of desired behaviors by convering your videos using HandBrake software or Videora software.
The exciting thing about using the portable photo and video players for these tools is it allows the students with autism to use a strategy without standing out in a crowd. How more acceptable is wearing headphones and watching your iPod to leafing through a teacher created book or being separated from your peers.