title: Using iPods(®) and iPads(®) in teaching programs for individuals with developmental disabilities: a systematic review.
abstract: We conducted a systematic review of studies that involved iPods(®), iPads(®), and related devices (e.g., iPhones(®)) in teaching programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. The search yielded 15 studies covering five domains: (a) academic, (b) communication, (c) employment, (d) leisure, and (e) transitioning across school settings. The 15 studies reported outcomes for 47 participants, who ranged from 4 to 27 years of age and had a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual disability. Most studies involved the use of iPods(®) or iPads(®) and aimed to either (a) deliver instructional prompts via the iPod Touch(®) or iPad(®), or (b) teach the person to operate an iPod Touch(®) or iPad(®) to access preferred stimuli. The latter also included operating an iPod Touch(®) or an iPad(®) as a speech-generating device (SGD) to request preferred stimuli. The results of these 15 studies were largely positive, suggesting that iPods(®), iPod Touch(®), iPads(®), and related devices are viable technological aids for individuals with developmental disabilities.
authors.affiliation: Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.
authors.forename: Debora M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Kagohara
authors.forename: Larah
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: van der Meer
authors.forename: Sathiyaprakash
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ramdoss
authors.forename: Mark F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: O'Reilly
authors.forename: Giulio E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Lancioni
authors.forename: Tonya N
authors.initials: TN
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Mandy
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rispoli
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lang
authors.forename: Peter B
authors.initials: PB
authors.lastname: Marschik
authors.forename: Dean
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sutherland
authors.forename: Vanessa A
authors.initials: VA
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Jeff
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sigafoos
mesh_terms: D003143:Communication Devices for People with Disabilities; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000379:methods; D034201:Computers, Handheld; D002658:Developmental Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004495:Education of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D055539:MP3-Player; D014584:User-Computer Interface