The document discusses the benefits of using iPads for therapy. It outlines how iPads can be used as business, research, assessment, treatment, motivation, communication, and scheduling tools. While iPads have some limitations, they provide a portable platform for presentations, productivity, videos, apps for specific therapies, and more. The document emphasizes the iPad's potential as a versatile therapy tool.

1. iLove iTherapy
Why You Will Love It Too

2. IPad
• What it isn t:
A miracle (although it seems like it
sometimes)
A computer replacement (although the
new iOS5 and Apple will try to convince
you otherwise)

3. Cons
• limited lifetime
New OS may not be compatible with older systems (you will have to get
newer systems periodically)
• limited onboard storage
Apple hopes iCloud will eliminate this drawback
• individual components can t be changed
Jailbreaking voids the warranty, can t replace components
• limited peripheral support
Bluetooth peripherals are available but not tethered ones
• limited compatibility
no Flash!!! Does not always integrate with PC software. Only Apple
software allowed!!!

4. What it is….
• A Business and Productivity tool
• A Research and Reference resource
• An Assessment and Tracking tool
• A Treatment tool
• A Behavior Modification tool
• A Motivator/ Reward
• A Communication System
• A Scheduling tool
• An Accessibility tool
• Etc., etc., etc.

5. Wrapped up in an efficient, easy to use,
easily transportable, very cool looking
package…

6. Business and Productivity
• Presentations • Keynote, Video mirroring, PP
• PDF s • Reading, writing, annotating
• Productivity tracking • Access to EMR s (required by
• Reports and notes Healthcare Reform Act by
• Files 2014) such as WebPT
• Sign directly onto documents
• Signatures
on Ipad w/ Readdle, Sign
• Remote access to desktop Doc s, PaperDesk
computer
• Logmein
• Credit card readers
• Reduction of paperwork
• Integration of systems

7. Research and Reference
• Manuals • Neuro Toolkit,
Triggerpoints
• Videos • Linguigraphica,
Speechtrainer
• ARI, Temple Grandin
• Webpages
• 3D Brain
• Visuals/Charts
• Studies, Books, Journals • Kindle, Newsstand
• Speech goals, GoodFood
• Other Stuff

8. Assessment and Training
• Assessment Tools • Sunny Articulation test,
Fluency tracker, UHear, Color
test,
• Video and Audio recording
• Onboard data tracker
• Training Tools • Video modeling,
Linguigraphica Aphasia,
Speech trainer, Sing Eno
• Smarty Ears and other apps
track performance and are e-
mail compatible

9. Accessibility
• Environmental control unit • Remote Control for lights,
• Alarm clock music, AC, etc.
• Included on device, can buy
new bluetooth wristband that
adds vibration
• Music • Radio and personal music
• TV collection
• Video s • Easy to access, arrange,
• Personal photo album others can add to remotely
• Text readers • Bluetooth hearing aid/
• Accessibility changes under headphone compatible
Settings tab • Font/background size and
Password Protection color easily changed
• Some switch adapted apps, • Access to content can be
headpointer controlled
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10. Treatment (unlimited options)
• Teletherapy • Via Skype, Open office, etc.
(IPad 2 only)
• Articulation • Minimal Pairs, Big Mouth
• Language • Answering questions,
sequencing, problem solving,
descriptive language,
requesting, following directions
• Auditory feedback • Timing, volume, Talkback
• Cause and Affect • FireWorks, Fishpond
• Social Skills • Cake Doodle, Video modeling

11. Other Treatment Options
• Reminders (visual or non verbal) for cuing
• Increased Time on Task (distraction when stretching or
maintaining difficult positions)
• Possibly increase ROM (reaching or increase in head up
posture)
• Increase variety of fine motor skills (swipe, touch, drag
and drop, motivation to hold stylus)
• Home Work (completed on or e-mailed to IPad)
Many other creative uses I m sure you can think of some
right now…..

12. Behavior Modification
• Increased attention to task • Angry Birds, Cut the Rope
• Increased motivation • Visual task scheduling
• Video modeling, practice • Social Skills, Going Places
• Realistic if/ then charts • iReward Chart
• Tracking and charting • Behavior Tracker Pro
• Aural frequency programs (to • BrainWave, use different
change state, enhance sleep, sound tracks or environmental
etc.) sounds as background music
• Reward charts • I Earned That
• Timers • Time Timer
• Caregiver training via youtube • Behavior, see Autism Games
videos

13. More on Motivation/Reward
• Ipad time itself is a HUGE motivator!
• Most of the apps contain light/sound/movement rewards
to complete the tasks
Pirate Jack and Touch Trainer comes to mind
• Many apps for visual choices
My Choice Board
• Many different timers and schedulers with a plethora of
rewarding times up or reminder sights or sounds
• Sound Boards with favorite characters
Star Wars, Spongebob, Fart Piano

14. Communication
• Voice Output
ProLoQuo2Go, Tap to Talk, Alexicom, (relatively expensive)
VerbalVictor, Halotalk, Locabulary, Verbally, (relatively cheap)
and many Lite versions are free!
• Sign Language – Sign 4 Me
• Scene based – Scene speak
• Voice to text – Dragon
• Text to voice (too many readers to count)
• Single word or 2 word – yes/no, My Turn/Your Turn
• Skype, e-mail, twitter, facebook
• Emotional state- AutismExpress
• Sound enhancers- Ear trumpet
• Many drawing and coloring and writing apps
• Social story and personal story apps- Pictello, Storybuddy

15. Scheduling/ Time Management
• New iOS 5 has messaging and calendar built in!
• Lots of others – Time master, Priority matrix, Pocketlife
• Updates can be e-mailed directly to device and synced with
OutLook
• Location specific reminders (ex. Prescription reminder when in the
pharmacy, Appt reminder when near the Doctor s office)
• Caregivers can push info and reminders any time (ex. Load the
activity schedule for therapy the night before, etc.)
• Reminders can be written and will autosync with calendar- Evernote
• Timers and alerts (sound, lights, vibration) throughout the day.
• Like having your own personal assistant or life coach!!

16. Other Stuff
• Some good sites for info:
www.tcgeeks.com
www.geekslp.com
www.rjcooper.com
• You can get reviews on ITunes but I highly recommend you also do
a Google search before you decide to buy anything- Apps are not
refundable (usually) but you can t go wrong with FREE
• As with any other therapy tool, Positioning, Access and retaining
Control are the key to a successful session (see the next slide)
• Be creative! Apps don t have to be used the way they were
intended.
(ex. Try the talkback apps for artic or Stack the States to
increase direct eye contact)

17. Peripherals
• Cases- range from indestructible to designer style
Some have integrated speakers and handles (AMDI, RJ
Cooper) some are portfolio, gel or thin, like the free one
• Mounting arms/stands- try RJ Cooper site, or lots of car
mounts, desk mounts, bike mounts, even refrigerator mounts!
Desktop stands, music and tripod stands (RocketFish, Griffin)
• Keyboards- Mine is WiFi, there are also dockstation keyboards
• Headphones/Mics- can be WiFi or some aftermarket that plug in
to charging dock and/or headphone jack
• External Speakers- WiFi, plug into headphone jack, or
integrated into charging dock
• Fancy photo stands and music players (Bose, etc.)
• Input Access- various styli (Just Mobile-Alupen, Boxwave), check RJ
Cooper for wireless switch and headpointer options

18. Last Word
• Other fun things
gaming joysticks that fit on the IPad, Wifi amplifiers,
blood pressure monitors, coloring light boxes and
games/toys that IPad fits into (ex. slot machine)
• New Devices on the horizon
IPad 3 rumors, IPhone 5 and new Ipods
Kindle Fire, not an Apple product but sounds pretty
promising. We ll see when it comes out…
• Oh, and I really, really want an IPad 2.
Don t you?