Leo on the cover of SF Weekly photo (c) 2010 Kelly Nicolaisen |
Looking for apps? Our spreadsheet of apps for autism
This page lists writings, interviews, etc., about Leo and apps and his iPad:
This page lists writings, interviews, etc., about Leo and apps and his iPad:
What works for him, what may work for other Autistic folks.
If you'd like me to speak at your conference, or give a presentation or workshop, please contact me.
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Interviews, Speaking Engagements, Guest Posts, and Articles
May 2015
- IMFAR 2015: How Can Tech Benefit Autistic People? My Comments at IMFAR 2015's ASDtech panel
- IMFAR 2015: Panelist: Autism and Technology Special Interest Group
- Toca Magazine: The Evergreen Appeal of Toca Boca Apps for My Teen Son
- Medium: Five Years of My Autistic Son Rocking His iPad
- Yahoo! Tech: Interview: How Technology Has Changed the Face of Autism
- CNN.com: Interview: Using Tablets to Reach Kids With Autism
- Oceanhouse Media: Blogger Spotlight for Autism Awareness Month
- SEPTAR: Workshop: iPads and Autism
- Dandelion Magazine: How iPads Can Help Your Child Learn, Communicate, Socialize, and Play
- Support for Families Information & Resource Conference, San Francisco, CA: Yes, iPads and Apps Really Can Help Individuals with Special Needs
- National Autistic Society Professional Conference, Harrogate, UK: iPads and Autism: The Best Apps for Learning and Leisure
- Bay Area Parent: Learning Tools: Apps for Autistic Children
- Special Education Guide: Five Apps That Encourage Independence in Students With Communication Challenges
- Oceanhouse Media: Blogger Spotlight: Squidalicious
- Community Gatepath: iPads, Apps, & Autism: Learning, Communication, & Leisure
- Support for Families, San Francisco: iPads & Autism Workshop
- Squidalicious.com: Leo Turns Our Car Into An iPad!
- Squidalicious.com: Making Leo Digital Versions of His Favorite Books - On the iPad, of Course
April 2013
February 2012
June 2011- Squidalicious.com: What You Need to Know About Apps for Autistic Kids
- Parenting.com: 14 Expert-Recommended iPad Autism Apps
- Technology in (SPL) Ed: Apps for Older Kids: Guest Post
- Support for Families of Children With Disabilities: Yes, iPads and Apps Really Can Help Individuals With Special Needs
- Kid in Story: Writer, Story Templates for Social Story App
- The Morgan Autism Center Lecture Series: iPads and Autism: Helping Our Kids Learn, Helping Our Kids Play
- BlogHer.com: Holiday Home Run Gifts: iPad Minis, Apps, and More
- The Help Group Summit: How Tablets and Technology Can Help Kids with Autism Learn and Play
- San Jose Disability Awareness Day: iPads & Apps for Individuals With Disabilities
- BlogHer.com: How Apps Can Support Your Child's Social Skills
- AutismNow Webinar: Apps for Autism: The Apps That Can Make a Difference and Why with Autism Women's Network's Corina Becker
- Care.com: 22 Best Mobile Apps for Kids With Special Needs
- San Francisco Apple Store: iPad for Speech, Language, and Social Interaction
- Operation Autism: Characteristics of Great Apps for Kids With Autism
- AppSmitten: Show Me Yours: My & Leo's five favorite apps
- AssistiveWare: Webinar: iPads & Apps: For Learning, For Leisure, as Tools for Autistic Kids and Adults
- Northwest Autism Center: Workshop: Understanding iPad Applications for Users with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Technology in Special Education: Autism A-Z
- Toca Boca: A World Autism Awareness Day Post
- Parents Magazine: Parenting Autism in the iPad and Internet Era
February 2012
- Hewlett Packard: HP Volunteers: Hacking Autism Event [video]
- Macworld: Using Apps to Help Treat Autism
- SEPTAR, Abilities United, Opening Doors: iPads and Special Needs Workshop
- Squidalicious: iPads and Autism Workshop in a Can
- Morgan Autism Center: iPads and Autism: Helping Our Kids Learn, Helping Our Kids Play
- Squidalicious: A Case for Your iPad
- NY Times: Finding Good Apps for Children With Autism
- Squidalicious: Three Sweet Spot Kids' App Suites
- Hacking Autism App Hackathon: Parent Resource, Blogger
- Squidalicious: Making Great Apps for Kids With Autism, Kids Like Leo
- San Jose Disability Awareness Day: Workshop: How iPads Provide Opportunities to Learn, Play, and Socialize
- Morgan Autism Center Conference: Speaker: iPads and Autism, for Learning and Leisure
- ABC TV: Autism Community Sees Promise in iPad Apps
- The Coffee Klatch: BlogTalk Radio: Apps for Children With Special Needs (with Gary James of A4CWSN.com)
- Parents Helping Parents: Workshop: Parents Helping Parents: How iPads Can Help Children With Autism Learn and Play
- Squidalicious: How iPads Help Children With Autism Learn and Play (Workshop Outline)
- BlogHer.com: How Dr. Seuss Got Inside Your iPad: An Interview with Michel Kripalani of Oceanhouse Media
- Squidalicious: Mali Loves Apps Too: Toca Hair Salon, Presidents vs Aliens, & BrainPop
- Squidalicious: Leo Loves Music Apps: PianoBall
- Squidalicious: Developing Apps that Avoid Special Needs Penalty Costs
- Mercury News: Using Touch Screens and Apps to Treat Autism
- Squidalicious: iPad Workshops, Drama, and Songsmithing
- Squidalicious: Making Reusable iPad Worksheets: Leo's Learning Revolution Continues
- Squidalicious: iPad Destruction and Salvation
- Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: Interview: Alan Foley of iAdvocate
- New York City: iPads for Autism Workshop to Benefit Reach for the Stars Learning Center
- Squidalicious: Leo's Penultimate Stylus for iPad Writing Practice
- Support for Special Needs: Special Needs iPad Apps List
- Squidalicious: iPad and Autism Workshops - That Work!
- Autism Society San Diego: iCan Communicate Hands-On Workshop
- Squidalicious: Oodles and Ooodles of Apps Leo Likes
- Squidalicious: Apps in Leo's Special Education Classroom
- Squidalicious: Leo's New iPad2: First Look, Contemplating Cases
- MercuryNews.com: The iPad Gives New Hope to Those With Autism and Other Disorders
- HuffPost Technology: Can the iPad Be a Learning Tool for Kid With Autism?
- National Post (Canada): How Touch Gives Autism a Voice
- Squidalicious: iPads and Autism Resources: Fundraising, Donations, Research, and Education
- UCSF Developmental Disabilities Conference [Speaker]: An Explosion of Electronic Marvels-iPads, Apps and More for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders
- ShePosts: Child of BlogHer Contributing Editor Featured In Apple iPad 2 Demo Event
- BlogHer: My Son the Top-Secret Apple iPad Project
- Apple: iPad: Year One [video, at 4:40]
- Apple iPad Special Event: 2010: Year of the iPad [video, at 13:45]
- Squidalicious: Dr. Seuss's ABC: This Is How All Apps Should Be
- Squidalicious: Rainy Day Apps Leo Likes (And One Mali Likes, Too)
- BlogHer: Social Media Fundraising FTW! (How the Internet Got Pierre His iPad in Less Than 14 Hours.)
- BlogTalk Radio: Autism Women's Network: iPads for Autism With Shannon Des Roches Rosa and Melody Latimer
- Ruckus Media: A Chat About Apps and Autism
- BlogTalk Radio - The Coffee Klatch: iPad Apps for Autism
- AOLnews: iPads Engage and Educate Kids With Autism
- Squidalicious: Leo's Overstuffed iPad and More Apps We Like
- Squidalicious: iPad Apps for Autism: A Spreadsheet of Reviews and Recommendations
- MercuryNews.com: Cupertino's Via West Campus explores use of iPads in aiding children with special developmental needs by Matt Wilson
- Squidalicious: iPads: An SLP's Perspective, Including More Apps
- Squidalicious: Mali Likes Apps, too. Here's Her Top 10
- At BlogHer: 10 Fantastic iPad Apps for Kids With Autism
- The Washington Times Communities: iPads: Near-Miracles for Kids With Autism
- Squidalicious: How to Get Your Kid With Autism That Wonderful iPad
- The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism: iPads: Near-Miracles for Kids With Autism (update of June 2010 BlogHer post)
- The HollyRod Foundation: Helped recruit apps developers for holiday iPad campaign
- At BlogHer: The Personal Stories Behind Awesome Apps for Kids With Special Needs
- Squidalicious: Leo's iPad Apps for Kids With Autism Starter Kit
- The Wall Street Journal [quoted]: Parents Turn to iPad for Speech Therapy
- Comcast's Upside: Interview alongside Danielle Samson, SLP [video]: How iPads Benefit Children With Autism.
- Squidalicious: iPad Apps for Kids With Autism: Fun Ones! Cheap Ones! Free Ones!
- SFGate: Autism and the iPad: Selecting the Best Apps by Laura Shumaker
- Autism Hangout: Interview with Craig Evans [video]: The iPad and Autism: One Family's Story of Success
- Parenting.com: How the iPad Can Help Kids With Autism
- News Talk 97.3 KIRO: Autism and iPads, interview alongside Ashley Harrell
- SF Weekly: iHelp for Autism by Ashley Harrell
- St. Louis Riverfront Times: iHelp for Autism
- Seattle Weekly: Thriller App
- Moms With Apps: Characteristics of Great Apps for Kids With Autism
June 2010
- MacDailyNews: Apple's Revolutionary iPad a Near-Miracle for Autistic Boy
- At BlogHer: The iPad: A Near-Miracle for My Son With Autism
photo (c) 2010 Kelly Nicolaisen |