Download or read book Autism and the iPad™:Strengthening Communication and Behavior (2nd Edition) written by Brian Friedlander and published by National Professional Resources, Inc. / Dude Publishing. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition of popular laminated reference guide, Autism and the iPad, by Brian Friedlander and Christine Besko-Maughan, helps educators select the most effective apps to use with students on the autism spectrum, including ones that focus on: intentional/expressive communication; speech and language development; organization/visual schedules; social skills; positive behavior supports (reward/reinforcement); video modeling to strengthen targeted behaviors; student assessment. The guide also provides information on apps that turn the iPad into speech-generating devices and strategies for using these programs with non-verbal students to help them express their wants and needs and control their environment.