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Vincent’s iPad TM Journey
Why the iPad? Frustration with computer mouse High literacy skills, low fine motor skills Processing difficulties Sense of control Confidence Adaptability Portability Motivator/Reward *Bonus: Socially it is cool!
Monkey Preschool Lunchbox Puzzle game (visual-spatial/fine motor)
Monkey Preschool Lunchbox Matching (Cognitive/memory)
iWrite Words Tracing (Visual-spatial/fine motor)
iWrite Words Using stylus with grip (fine motor tripod grasp)
First Words Animals Letter matching
First Words Animals Spelling (hints removed)
First Words Animals Using stylus with grip (tripod grasp)
The Lion and the Mouse Articulation practice & emotional cues
My First Sentences Repetition & descriptive phrases
My Pictures Talk Social Stories, schedules & video modeling
A Story B4 Bed Reading books with video
Treadmill Motivator to work! (gross motor)
The Possibilities are endless Picture Schedules Making Flashcards Video modeling Social Stories Creative Writing Spelling Practice Math drills Writing
Favorite apps A Story B4 BedSentence Builder iEarned ThatMontessori Crosswords Stack the StatesFirst Words Animals Word MagicStory Builder Shape BuilderMy First Sentences Starfall ABCsiCommunicate My Pictures Talk
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