How Technology Helps Non Verbal

ChildrenJoy Root

SOE 115 Psychology Of Teaching And LearningKendall Collage

Learning Strategy• I choose How Does Technology Help Non Verbal Students. The

Strategy I chose is using visual tools for organizing. Pg.. 334 Woolfolk A. (2016) Educational Psychology Third Education. I chose this strategy because using technology is all visual for non verbal students to learn. They see pictures, colors and also audio tools to help them learn. This topic pertains to psychology in that children that are not verbal need to learn in a different way and by using different tools they retain the information the best way they know how.

Overview Of Technology• There many types of technology that can help non verbal children

learn, communicate and obtain every day life skills. Some forms of technology include I pads Brail, and computer these forms of technology can help children communicate and learn in the classroom. And also be able to learn everyday life skills. I will also discuss the advantages of non verbal children using technology.

Creditable Source # 1 What Kids Gain From Technology.

Children communicate in many different ways such as facial expression, gestures and body language. When a child’s speech is delayed they need a way to communicate their wants and needs. An I pad is one of the most popular choices because it is more cost effective than other forms of technology. I pads have apps which can be used to program words, phrases sentences. All a child would need to do is press a button to create their own message. Children also need to understand the representation of a word or picture so they can communicate effectively.

Creditable Source # 2 • New Technology Gives Voice To Children With Autism.

• There is a new service that helps non verbal and autistic children communicate. This device is called Vocal ID. The device creates a personalized voice for children to communicate. It can help 25 percent of children with autism who speak few or no words. This device was founded by a person named Rupal Petal who is a communication science expert at North Eastern University in Boston.

Credible Source # 3• Non Verbal Kids- 3 Ways Technology Improves Communication

1, Receptive language skills improve- There are many apps and programs available for non verbal children to communicate that determine whether or not they are learning.

2, Expressive language improves- Children with autism have a hard time being able to express how they feel. Technology such as an I pad can allow them to express how they feel by pressing facial expression buttons with pictures and words.3, Social Interactions improve- Creating relationships with others is a challenge for non verbal children, so bringing in an I pad can allow a non verbal child or children to form relationships with others more comfortably.

Credible Source # 4• Logan Tech• This is a website which allows purchases to be made of different types

of devices for non verbal children.

Credible Source # 5• Why Technology Is Helpful For People And Children With Autism

• 1, Technology makes visual pictures more accessible such as computer graphics which can capture the focus of people and children with autism.

• 2, Non verbal children find it easier to understand words with picture’s if they see them together.

• 3, Some non verbal children will learn reading easier with phonics, auditory while others will learn by memorizing words with having a visual aid.

• 4, Some autistic people and children have had a hard time remembering sequences. Technology can reduce the number of steps that is required to complete a task.

• 5, Technology helps reduce the frustration involved with hand writing and drawing.

Analysis Of Information• The three sources of information are similar in that they all discuss

how technology can help non verbal children. They are different by each piece of information talks about different ways it can help and also different types of technology tools.

Connections• The information that was gathered can relate to John Piaget’s stages

of learning. When using technology there is a process in learning how to retain the information which than allows the student to be able to retain the information they are learning. Piaget’s stages of learning are a perfect example of how children learn. One stage that pertains to this information is The Concrete Operational Stage this is when children begin to think more logically however tend to struggle with abstract concepts.

Conclusions• There are many ways technology can help non verbal children learn,

grow and develop. There are many types of devices such as an I pad with various programs and apps to help children communicate and create relationships with their teachers and peers.

Communication With Families• Parents may not know how to have their non verbal child or children

to communicate or autistic child or children. I would communicate with the families and give them information that I have found so they Can be aware of the options they have for there non verbal child or children to succeed.

References• www.huffington.post.com (2017) What Non Verbal Kids Gain From Technology

• Zeiladt N. (2015) New Technology Gives Voice To Non Verbal People With Autism www.spectrummews.org

• O C. (2013) Non Verbal Kids 3-ways Technology Improves Communication www.speechbuddy.com

• Dobbs G. (2004) Logan Tech www.logantech.com

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