https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6 Adriana Insignares en-us 2021-04-18 18:47:04 UTC 2025-10-19 12:34:08 UTC hello@padlet.com ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430462186 A method of teaching people to read by correlating sounds with letters or groups of letters in an alphabetic writing system]]> 2021-04-18 19:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430462186 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430475851

Often times ASD students have difficulty with sounds, so learning letter sounds, and therefore reading can become increasingly difficult.

Many children with ASD show a clear aversion to change. They may exhibit repetitive behaviours and require predictability in order to feel balanced. English is anything but predictable, therefore explaining why "was" and "gas" do not rhyme can be a difficult grasp to a child with autism.

]]> 2021-04-18 19:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430475851 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430488678 Easyread is an app that allows students to practice their decoding skills. It can be downloaded to any device for easy on the go access. Trainertext makes the decoding of words predictable and Easyread’s short 15-minute lessons are comprised of repeated games and activities that also remain within this “safe zone” of predictability. 

This would be useful to an ASD child as it tailors the reading to their level and provides support along the way. 

]]> 2021-04-18 19:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430488678 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430488823 Alphabet Sounds Word Study is an app that has a widely research-based spelling approach whose purpose is to examine words in order to reveal the logic and consistencies within written language system and to help student achieve mastery in recognizing, sounding out, and spelling specific words. 

This app would benefit my students as it targets their specific needs. It provides them with visuals and sounds as well which is a huge help.


]]> 2021-04-18 19:35:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430488823 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430488927 Oz Phonics Skill is an app that starts one step at a time. It starts with matching games, animal sounds, not pictures. This skill is focusing on listening. Then it starts actual sounds of the English language and differentiating between letter sounds and pictures. Little by little it starts building into smaller words, and then more complex words.

I like this app as it starts of very simple and builds from there. A large part of educating a child with ASD is scaffolding and this app does it for you. As students learn to identify individual sounds students receive rewards and surprised in the game.

]]> 2021-04-18 19:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430488927 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430520378 Words in a language or a special set of words you are trying to learn. ]]> 2021-04-18 19:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430520378 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430521023

Autistic children tend to show less interest in other people in the first 12 months. As this occurs they might not need or want to communicate with other people as much as typical children, therefore they do not get as many chances to develop their language skills. 

A child who does not tune into the parents calling their name or is less likely to point at things they want to share with parents, the child is missing the chance to build vocabulary.

]]> 2021-04-18 19:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430521023 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430529926 Comprehension is the understanding and interpretation of what is read. To be able to accurately understand written material, children need to be able to (1) decode what they read; (2) make connections between what they read and what they already know; and (3) think deeply about what they have read.]]> 2021-04-18 20:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430529926 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430530710

Theory of mind refers to the ability to understand others’ point of view or perspective. Without ToM, students with ASD struggle with understanding the idea that people have thoughts other than their own, understanding situations from others’ perspective, and predicting behavior based upon context

Central Coherence is the ability to bring details together into a whole concept or idea. From the details of various types of text, children are taught to be able to identify the major theme of these texts or genres. Students with ASD may demonstrate the inability to bring details into a central concept or context.

]]> 2021-04-18 20:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430530710 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430537067 Fluency is defined as the ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression. In order to understand what they read, children must be able to read fluently whether they are reading aloud or silently. When reading aloud, fluent readers read in phrases and add intonation appropriately.]]> 2021-04-18 20:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430537067 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430538699

For ASD students fluency is difficult as everyday speech can be flat, choppy, have irregular phrasing, or inaccurate inflection. 

They also have difficulty with modeling, so even if a teacher guides them in how to read an "exciting" sentence, they may not read it in the correct tone even when taught. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430538699 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430542546 Kids' Vocabulary - MindSnacks focuses on different aspects of vocabulary development. Each lesson features new words and phrases while teaching spelling, usage and pronunciation.

I like this app because it provides curriculum based Common Core standards. It is specifically designed to teach around what students are learning in school so it can be tied together with a lesson. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430542546 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430554636 Big Bird's Words uses the device's camera and augmented reality to help kids identify words in their environments. It's developed specifically for phones, but it can work on tablets, too. To play, kids will need access to several food packages or items with labels so they can find the words and scan them with the camera. The app includes a free download of word labels that parents can print if they don't have access to the foods labeled.

I really like this app because children with ASD can use this with their very own home items and in a comfortable setting. They can simply pick items from their kitchen or room to scan and learn new vocabulary. It's available for download on any device. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430554636 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430558616 Bluster is a word matching game that develops vocabulary and word understanding for students with all kinds of disabilities. It is available on app stores on any device. 

This app seems interesting as it includes a variety of grade level content. It has different levels of vocabulary based on the child's knowledge, and progressively gets more difficult as correct answers are chosen, but can be altered if it becomes too advance. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:22:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430558616 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430563992 MyOn is a reading app that provides baseline assessments for all first time users. It then provides books based on the child's indepemdent reading level. It also provides for read aloud and highlighting, text size editing and more. 

This app I use with my students. They can search through thousands of books and pick one for their level and is also engaging. At the end of each book there is a mini quiz to assess comprehension. This is great as an educator because I can assign a book and then assess if the student grasped the story concept. 


]]> 2021-04-18 20:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430563992 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430569197 Readability Reading Tutor develops the reading skills of kids. It is the first reading app to do so that makes use of cutting-edge speech recognition and artificial intelligence technology. Children can read to their mobile device as it follows their progress and points out when they have made a mistake. The Readability Reading Tutor app also models how to speak each word and sentence correctly. 

The cool thing about this app is that it follows the reader's progress and accepts their spoken answers. It points out errors and corrects when wrong. The app also covers a variety of story types and levels including visuals for more struggling readers. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430569197 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430578399 Accomplish Reading has been created to help users to improve their reading comprehension. After reading a number of sentences users are asked to agree or disagree as to whether the sentence makes sense. Clicking on the correct answer moves the user onto the next sentence however, if they get it wrong they are prompted to re-read the sentence and try again. The whole point of the app and the process of re-reading is to teach users the importance of re-reading sentences to gain an understanding and improvement on reading comprehension. The app also provides personalised feedback and progress reports for each of the users on the app.

I like this app because it helps kids improve the quality of their reading comprehension. There are many apps that help with decoding, but reading comprehension is just as important and this app makes sure to target that aspect. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430578399 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430589182 One Minute Reader is an app that includes audio-supported definitions for selected vocabulary words in the stories, which helps readers learn the meanings and pronunciations of words they may find challenging…A quiz step asks questions about the story to make sure students think about what the story is about and the ideas in it. The questions focus on identifying the main idea, attending to details, vocabulary, and making connections in the text.

I like that the app uses a timer as when assessing fluency you are assessing how many words per minute a child can read, and this app encompasses that and students are timed when working on it. 


]]> 2021-04-18 20:45:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430589182 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430592545 Reading Fluency Builder is an app that develops a Childs reading speed. It provides graduated practice starting with simple texts and slower speeds,  students progress only when they demonstrate mastery, students can practice with multiple texts per level, and a fun Reward Center increases student motivation.

I like that this app not only monitors student time but also makes reading fun by turning it into a game mode. It also has a workbook that can be purchased to work with the app. 

]]> 2021-04-18 20:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430592545 ainsignares92 https://padlet.com/ainsignares92/4mvib8pc02rgnqi6/wish/1430597576 Monkey Junior offers a comprehensive reading program for kids to learn to read with thousands of well-structured lessons in different levels and in multiple languages. Each lesson lasts from 7 to 10 minutes and kids can learn one or more lessons each day.

The fun thing about this app is that it provides different reading levels from easy to hard. It can guide little readers to learn from sight words and phrases to sentence formation. 


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