Feb 13 2010
iprompts-a technology device for special needs children
iprompts, a handheld adaptive for iphones and the ipod touch, is a handy little tool that allows kids with special needs to use the pictures (or visual prompting) to help them transition from one activity to the next.
According to the official site, this tool allows a caregiver of special needs children (autistic, ADHD, Down Syndrome, or autism) to offer the following:
PICTURE SCHEDULES: Allows caregivers to create sequences of pictures, guiding those they care for through activities of any sort. Captions can be edited for each image, allowing users to create SOCIAL STORIES. Caregivers can also create simple FIRST THIS, THEN THAT picture prompts using only two images. Choose from hundreds of stock photos and illustrations provided by iPrompts®, or take pictures “on the fly” using the iPhone’s built-in camera.
VISUAL COUNTDOWN TIMER: Displays an image of the caregiver’s choice along with a graphical countdown timer (set to any duration). Useful for demonstrating how much time is left before the next pictured activity begins.
CHOICE PROMPTS: Lets caregivers select any two images which may be offered as a choice, empowering those who cannot vocalize their preferences. When rotated horizontally, the Choice Prompt and Picture Schedule features enlarge and orient images for display to individuals needing visual support.
IMAGE LIBRARY: Includes hundreds of useful illustrations and digital pictures across numerous categories. Additional categories and pictures can be created and supplied by users.
It’s $49.99. http://www.handholdadaptive.com/
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My name is Demetria and I homeschool two little girls who, because they are growing up in a digital age, find themselves tinkering with electronics. I created this site out of my interest in exploring web 2.0 and techie gadgets for homeschoolers. 
Interesting. My youngest son has ASD, and let me tell you we have our days. Communication can be hard(during meltdowns), yet there’s times were he can do it just fine. I know I could bust that thing out, but I don’t think he would give it a second look. Prayer and awareness is the key:)
I do wonder about how well it actually works –I haven’t heard any testimonials on it the gadget. I just hear it is supposed to work fine, but I guess it depends on the circumstances and how well a child adapts to the technology itself! Kind of a catch-22 i suppose
Great website you have, by the way!