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iPhone Apps are a conveniently portable way to entertain and educate, and as I’ve used them it’s occurred to me that they’d make a great autism resource. Two of the slicker-looking apps I’ve seen lately are Model Me Going Places and Hidden Curriculum On the Go! for Older Adolescents & Adults (also available for Kids).
| Model Me Going Places | Hidden Curriculum On The Go! | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Photo slideshows with music, controlled from a central menu. Can let slideshow run on its own or control the pace yourself using arrow buttons | 100 tips that you scroll through using "back" or "next" button Can add a tip to favorites Asked whether each tip is helpful to you...don't know why Didn't like linear format, random selection of tips, and lack of categorization |
| Content | Focuses on survival skills Breaks down 6 different outings (such as restaurant, grocery store) into basic steps | Some survival skills like dealing with finances and bosses Some questionable advice on Assimilation 101...see image below. I found this offensive. |
| Cost | Free | $1.99 |
Model Me Going Places: Screenshot
Note the logical, unintrusive layout and simple design.
Hidden Curriculum: Screenshots
It would be helpful if the layout was less cluttered, and in fact most of the features are unnecessary. But some of the tips are useful:
However, some of the tips show a lack of cultural sensitivity. I was surprised (but then again, maybe not) to learn that this was written by a person on the spectrum.
In short: I hope Model Me Kids will come out with more iPhone apps to supplement their line of DVDs. This an app worth paying for! As for Hidden Curriculum, I’d really like my money back.
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I had no idea there were apps! Thanks for reviewing these. I’m going to add the model me to my son’s iPod Touch!
Have you heard of the ” tap to talk” for Nintendo’s? Makes Nintendo into a AAC device for subscription fee.
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My daughter, who is deaf and developmentally delayed, uses the phone to order from menus at fast food restaurant. I programmed all of the choices in there and she goes alone into the restaurant with the money she has earned and she orders what she wants. She just beams with excitement coming back to the car with her food!!!!
Lindsey Petersen
http://5kidswdisabilities.wordpress.com
I thought the “not pointing out a racist remark” referred to a situation like a job interview where an interviewer might use the term “gyp” to describe being overcharged or cheated out of money. An aspie might point out that the term “gyp” is an offensive slur to the Romani community — because he’s a little professor. Meanwhile the guy who used the term “gyp” simply didn’t know the cultural background of the word because he didn’t learn that where ever he was educated. Then the interview falls apart.
But yeah, if you’re being interviewed for a job and your interviewer says “Asian people are evil!” then you have every right to tell him he’s a racist and/or leave the room.
quick cues is a great app!