We do our best to provide useful information, however, the Autism Association of Western Australia is not able to provide technical support for the use of your iPad.
Please contact your place of purchase or Apple Support here if you are in need of technical support.
If your child has internet access it is important to consider how to keep them safe online and ensure they are only visiting appropriate sites. It is also worth considering who your child may be communicating with online. Some great suggestions can be found on the Cyber Smart website and the Stay Smart Online website.
Independent Living Centre WA – Tables and Smartphone Resource Page
The ILC Tech team have developed the following resources based on common enquiries. These resources are designed to be a starting point when sourcing information on assistive technology.
Kathy Schrock’s Guide to Everything
This website was created by Educational Technologist, Kathy Schrock, and provides links, tips and tricks for using technology for learning. Kathy also has another website dedicated to using iPads for teaching.
This site was created by Speech Pathologist and Special Educator, Jane Farrall, and provides information on literacy, AAC and switch adapted apps.
This website provides information on apps that meet specific privacy and child-appropriate criteria from the perspective of parents. Membership is required to view the content.
Spectronics – Apps for Special Education
This website provides a list of reviewed apps for special education.
Tony Vincent – Learning in Hand
This website provides the perspective of an experienced teacher around digital technology in the classroom.
AT Chat was developed by Chris Bugaj, an American based Speech Pathologist who works within schools to support students with ASD. He has developed a range of videos and Pod Casts around using assistive technology to support learners with various educational needs.
Spectronics – Apps for Literacy Support
This website contains a lot of information about Apps for literacy support completed by the Spectronics Consultancy Team. They briefly review a range of apps to support reading, writing, note taking, mind mapping and organisation.
