AUTISM
Here you will find the latest trends on technology, apps, resources and more for Autistic people. We are constantly searching for new resources!
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TECHNOLOGY + GADGETS
Here you will find technology and gadgets that can assist you in many ways and make your life more accessible.
Book: A is for Autism
This book does an amazing job at explaining Autism to children who may have a friend, family member or classmate who has Autism.
Amazon.ca (Canada): http://a.co/d/9zjp1mR
Amazon.com (USA): https://amzn.to/2Q5jyGd
Book: Nathan's Superpowers
This book has really good reviews and is a great tool to help children and their friends, families and caregivers understand kids with superpowers. “The superhero of this book, Nathan, explains about his Autism Spectrum Superpowers, how they affect him, and ways his friends can help out when his superpowers spiral out of control.”
Amazon.ca (Canada): http://a.co/d/5btbNPK
Amazon.com (USA): https://amzn.to/2Phkthk
Skoogmusic Skoog 2.0
This is an accessible, tactile cube that allows children with disabilities to explore creative opportunities available on iPad with GarageBand for iOS. This allows children who would have trouble playing traditional instruments the ability to join in on the fun and make their own form of music! This is the perfect inclusive music activity for Autistic children, we highly recommend it!
Apple (Canada): https://apple.co/2KRO6nE
Amazon.com (USA): https://amzn.to/2LrrgEq
Skwitch
This is a brand new device from Skoogmusic! The Skwitch is a musical instrument that clips straight on to your iPhone, so within minutes you have a piece of accessible tech that you can use to create music, learn coding, and more! It also turns your iPhone into an accessibility switch for use with Switch Control!
Apple (Canada): https://apple.co/2ycu6II
Apple (USA): https://apple.co/2CCJFNF
Foot Fidget
These latex bands help improve focus and attention are perfect for children that have trouble sitting still while learning. Great for teachers/parents who want to help their fidgeting students/children with self-regulation and improve learning in the classroom/at home.
Amazon.ca (Canada): http://a.co/0OxAcck
Amazon.com (USA): https://amzn.to/2vHkHY8