Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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In today’s day and age, it seems our whole world revolves around smart phones, tablets and the internet. Likely the most common use of technology to help children with special needs, such as autism, is to improve communication skills. There are hundreds of apps and many built-in features of these devices that can help support individuals with autism at all levels and abilities. Visual schedules on tablets can also be a great tool to help a student complete tasks. Technological devices like tablets can also serve as motivation. The use of an iPad or a favorite game app can serve as a reward for positive behavior like the completion of an assignment.
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In today’s day and age, it seems our whole world revolves around smart phones, tablets and the internet. Likely the most common use of technology to help children with special needs, such as autism, is to improve communication skills. There are hundreds of apps and many built-in features of these devices that can help support individuals with autism at all levels and abilities. Visual schedules on tablets can also be a great tool to help a student complete tasks. Technological devices like tablets can also serve as motivation. The use of an iPad or a favorite game app can serve as a reward for positive behavior like the completion of an assignment.