Region IV Fall Conference - November 22, 2013
"Applying Technology to Support Social and Executive Functioning"
This workshop will demonstrate a variety of visual and interactive applications that can be used with students with difficulties in social cognition and executive functioning, particularly with a lens on addressing these issues in the educational environment. Webtools and apps for iPad will be covered, including those helpful for older students struggling to access the curriculum and manage their workload. Participants will have guided practice time throughout the day, as well as opportunities for sharing and collaborating with colleagues.
Objectives:
Objectives:
- Participants will describe a variety of tools applicable to students at various age levels to support social interaction in the school, community and home settings.
- Participants will apply applications towards assisting students and parents with executive functioning: planning, organization, behavioral regulation and time management.
- Participants will align technology tools with specific approaches supporting social and executive functioning, such as Story Grammar Marker® and The Incredible 5-Point Scale.
Sean Sweeney, MS, MEd, CCC-SLP
Sean Sweeney is a speech-language pathologist and technology consultant working in private practice at The Ely Center in Newton, MA. Sean spent over a decade in the public school setting serving in the roles of SLP and instructional technology specialist. His blog, SpeechTechie, was inspired by the combination of those complementary vocations and a desire to empower those in his field to employ technology in their work. Sean currently consults and presents for local and national organizations on technology integration in speech and language interventions. He is a frequent presenter at the ASHA Convention and has been a speaker at the regional Social Thinking® Providers’ Conferences. Sean is a regular columnist for The ASHA Leader and CASLPA Communiqué. Contact him at [email protected]
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Conference Handout
Click below to download the handout for the conference. Please review the list of apps and download the free apps prior to attending the conference.
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Free Apps to Download
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