Learning Technologies – Choiceboard Creator

University of British Columbia Library related to autistic students and learning computer technologies. The article is speaking about a app on a iPad which teaches students choice-making for user interaction.

The article “Using the Choiceboard Creator™ App on an iPad© to Teach Choice Making to a Student with Severe Disabilities” by Jennifer Stephenson, published in AAC: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (2016), presents a study on utilizing the Choiceboard Creator™ app to facilitate choice-making in a student with autism, severe intellectual disability, and challenging behaviours.

The app’s features include customizable picture displays, voice output, randomized picture arrangements, and the enlargement of selected pictures to enhance user interaction. The intervention’s effectiveness was assessed through a multiple baseline design across three settings: free play, morning circle, and morning tea. Pre- and post-assessments measured the students’ ability to select pictures based on spoken words, objects, and vice versa, indicating progress in picture communication skills.

This study outlined the potential of tablet-based applications, like the Choiceboard Creator™, in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for individuals with autism. The app’s customizable features cater to diverse communication needs, promoting autonomy and engagement.

Implementing this type of technology in educational settings aligns with inclusive practices, offering students with complex communication needs to find more opportunities to express preferences and participate actively in learning activities. The positive outcomes observed in this study suggest that integrating user-friendly, adaptable tools can significantly enhance communication skills and overall quality of life for individuals with both autistic behaviour and severe disabilities.

The full article is – Using the Choiceboard Creator™ App on an iPad© to Teach Choice Making to a Student with Severe Disabilities –

Reference

Stephenson, J. (2016). Using the choiceboard creator™ app on an iPad© to teach choice making to a student with severe disabilities. Augmentative and Alternative Communication, 32(1), 49-57. https://doi.org/10.3109/07434618.2015.1136688Links to an external site.