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SpecialNeedsWare and Harvard’s Boston Children’s Hospital to launch language methodology for autism
NEW YORK and BOSTON, Feb. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/– SpecialNeedsWare, the creators of AutisMate – the award-winning technology platform for autism – have partnered with Boston Children’s Hospital – Harvard Medical School’s renowned pediatric teaching hospital – to revolutionize communication and language development for those with autism and other cognitive and linguistic disabilities. SpecialNeedsWare will soon be integrating Boston Children’s Hospital’s Visual Immersion System (VIS), a first-of-its-kind visual language curriculum and support system, into their special education technology platforms.
VIS aims to teach complex language concepts visually and move beyond traditional means and models of visual communication that lack the ability to provide a true comprehensive understanding of language. The methodology was developed after decades of groundbreaking research and experience in the field by Dr. Howard Shane, Director of Boston Children’s Hospital’s Autism Language Program and Communication Enhancement Program.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication Program
My son Ian is non-verbal and uses several communication apps on the iPad (both Proloquo2Go and Aacorn). The camp we went to was in New Jersey and was for kids and their families and for some independent campers too. The students received group therapy sessions in using “AAC” daily from the speech therapists on staff, and they got to do other more typical camp activities (play baseball, enjoy camp songs, swim, do art projects, and so on). This was our first year. Ian is older than most of the campers other than some of the independent ones; he is a developmentally very young 21 year old who looks about the same age as the teen aged campers, so he fit in fine (fine enough that we were invited back next summer). Ian has poor communication skills in general, but he is making progress with using “AAC”. He has Down syndrome, autism, and apraxia of speech along with other language challenges.
Adventures in Mrs. Ashley Reeds Class
Bluebee Pals: Christmas Gift Idea
Are you looking for something FUN, EDUCATIONAL, and EXCITING to add to your classroom or home? I had the pleasure of receiving and reviewing this little guy.
I remember that Teddy Ruxpin was a big HUGE deal when I was a kid, and I always felt disappointed that I never got him for Christmas! (**insert sad face**)
Enter Leo…. this generation’s bigger, better, badder talking teddy!
Bluebee Pals and Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support
My name is Jeanette Baker and Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Support is a community that I started almost five years ago to share with others what I have learned from my own two children who have special needs and have been diagnosed with multiple diagnosis including Sensory Processing Disorder.
This is a safe place to find support, get to know other parents who have children with SPD, ask questions, learn, share success and spread awareness. I’ve designed this SPD community for Parents, Caregivers, Therapists, Teachers, Professionals, Community Providers and all others who work with children and youth with special needs and Sensory Processing Disorder.
Children that have Sensory Processing Disorder require specialized services, love and a good support team to be successful in home, school and in the community. The purpose of this website is to share with others what I have learned in 17 years with my two children who have special needs and have been diagnosed with multiple diagnosis that include Sensory Processing Disorder. This is a place to listen to others as they ask questions, post stories and share success.
I’ve designed this website for Parents, Caregivers, Therapists, Teachers, Professionals, Community Providers and all others who work with children and youth with special needs and Sensory Processing Disorder. Children who have disabilities like Sensory Processing Disorder they requires specialized services, love and a good support team to be successful in home, school and in the community too.
Wikids Encyclopedia for Kids and The Bluebee Pals
Wikids – the Encyclopedia that talks to kids! Nearly anything can be explained to kids in 80 words (30 seconds in a friendly voice). Wikids apps feature text, narration, images, and sounds, present knowledge in context and are designed for independent discovery. Wikids apps offer a wealth of fascinating knowledge for curious kids, written just for them! http://kidkedoo.com/
Coming this Fall…Bluebee TeeVee!
Kayle Concepts announces their innovative ‘Bluebee TeeVee’ autism education initiative in partnership with Geek Club Books autism storytelling nonprofit and QSAC (Quality Services for the Autism Community).
NEW YORK – Schools are entering into the era of the inclusion model, where all students—even those with disabilities—learn and participate in the classroom together. And yet, there is still a high percentage of autistic students who are bullied (source) due to the stigmas surrounding autism and public’s lack of understanding. CEO Laura Jiencke of Kayle Concepts, and creator of the Bluetooth®-enabled Bluebee Pals plush toy companions, announced the company’s innovative autism education initiative: Bluebee TeeVee.
The UC Davis MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders)
The UC Davis MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) is a collaborative international research center, committed to the awareness, understanding, prevention, care, and cures of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Started by families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the UC Davis MIND Institute today is an internationally respected research institute examining the course, consequences, and causes of, and treatments for, ASD, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), chromosome 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, Down syndrome and fragile X syndrome, among other conditions.
25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilties Act
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Wednesday, the landmark federal law aimed a breaking down barriers in employment and other areas.
The official celebration is taking place today until 4 p.m. on Wade Oval in University Circle. But for the millions of Americans living with disabilities, who have relied on the ADA to gain employment or fight discrimination, there have been countless individual celebrations for a quarter century.
“In the last 25 years we have made a lot of progress, but still there is a lot more work to do,” said Melanie Hogan, executive director of Linking Employment, Abilities and Potential, or LEAP, which assists people with disabilities in living independently and finding jobs.
Six Children’s Books that help explain about Anxiety, ADHD, SPD, Cancer, and Autism
Want to talk to your child or students about children who have special needs? You want to foster compassion and acceptance of differences with your children or students? Knowledge brings about understanding and compassion and nothing can achieve this better than...
Use your senses…learning through Communication, Senses and Emotions
Communicative
Communicative development helps a child convey thoughts, messages and information. Mastering communication includes receptive (input/listening) and expressive (output/talking) language skills are used to communicate with others.
Sensory
Sensory development relates to a child’s ability to gather and understand information from the environment through any of the five senses—hearing, tasting, touching and/or smelling. Children develop a sensory preference (how they prefer take in information) and a sensory process (how they respond to sensory input).
Bluebee Pals is proud to announce that we are a “A Parents’ Choice Classic Fun Stuff Award Winner”
Designed to help parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children, the Parents’ Choice Awards is the nation’s oldest nonprofit program created to recognize quality children’s media. The Parents’ Choice Awards program honors the best material for children: books, toys, music and storytelling,magazines, software, videogames, television and websites. Parents’ Choice Foundation’s panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, kids themselves, identify the very best products for children of different ages and backgrounds, and of varied skill and interest levels.
Bluebee Pals an ‘Educational Tool” for at Home and School
Many parents and teachers are constantly looking for new ways to get children excited about reading. And for good reason. Reading is a large part of receiving a strong foundation during the early years of a child’s education. In fact, studies have often shown when a...
Bluebee Pals Project adds a new member – Katie Lambert and The Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
As a speech and language therapist working with young children with language delays and disorders, I find myself looking for ways to engage them in therapy. They LOVE playing on my iPad, but they often become “lost” in the screen and want to push all the buttons vs. doing speech and language therapy. As soon as I saw the Bluebee product I knew instantly that this was something I could easily incorporate into my therapy sessions!
Bluebee Pals Project adds a new member – Katie Lambert and The Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center
As a speech and language therapist working with young children with language delays and disorders, I find myself looking for ways to engage them in therapy. They LOVE playing on my iPad, but they often become “lost” in the screen and want to push all the buttons vs. doing speech and language therapy. As soon as I saw the Bluebee product I knew instantly that this was something I could easily incorporate into my therapy sessions!
Bluebee Pals are a hit at the “Walk Now For Autism Speaks” – Flushing Meadows Park, New York
We had a great time at the Autism Speaks Walk! Our team worked really hard tattooing all morning! The kids enjoyed the endless stream of bubbles and of course our Bluebee pal was a hit!
The mission of Autism Early Enrichment Services (AEES) is to provide the highest quality of early intervention services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders and to become a model Early Intervention program.
A Special Gift from Bluebee Pals and Geek Club Books!
ABOUT THIS APP | This INTERACTIVE storybook app is based on the real JMan, Jonathan Murphy, and his REAL LIFE adventures growing up with ASPERGER’S SYNDROME. Written by his sister, Molly Murphy, and narrated by Jonathan, the story is told by someone who sees his world from a very unique perspective. It promotes SELF-ACCEPTANCE, AWARENESS, and an UNDERSTANDING for others who are different.
DESCRIPTION | The adorkable JMan and his plucky hedgehog sidekick, Mr. Redge are the unstoppable, secret superhero team who save a classmate from the poking pranks of Dr. Evil Touch! Join this quirky duo on their quest to stop a bully, make the school playground a peaceful place, and more importantly, make a new friend who likes crime fighting, capes and karate, too. Discover JMan’s hidden notebook on each page about what it’s like to be an Aspie.
Kayle Concepts Introduces The Bluebee Pals Project!
Bluebee Pals introduces The Bluebee Pals Project! Following our E.E.C. concept of Entertain, Educate and Communicate, Bluebee Pals Project is a program that Kayle Concepts has developed to put Bluebee Pals into the hands of therapists, educators and families of...
April 2, 2015 is World Autism Awareness Day
The eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2015. Every year, autism organizations around the world celebrate the day with unique fundraising and awareness-raising events. How will you celebrate? Use #LIUB to share your experience accross social media...
Five Reasons Readers Need Technology
The typical middle or high school English language arts classroom has students with varying needs. Because it’s difficult for teachers to teach at 15 different levels, they often end up shooting for the middle and hoping for the best. What else can they do?
Adaptive technology, using software that constantly assesses students as they learn, is able to respond instantaneously to student progress and deliver instruction and practice at the optimal level. If a 9th grader who reads on a 3rd grade level is reading an article about the War of 1812, adaptive technology knows to give him a version of that article that is on his reading level and to provide the necessary background knowledge to make him successful. If a student is struggling with silent es, the computer will recognize that and provide instruction and guided practice until the student masters the skill.
Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities
The use of technology to enhance learning is an effective approach for many children. Additionally, students with LD often experience greater success when they are allowed to use their abilities (strengths) to work around their disabilities (challenges). AT tools combine the best of both of these practices.
This article will introduce parents to the role of AT in helping their children with LD. The better informed you are about AT, the greater the chances your child will experience success in school, in recreation and, eventually, at work. You will also want to learn how to choose AT tools that are reliable and to select technology that is tailored to your child’s individual needs, abilities, and experience.
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