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for about a week beforehand, which
prepared them for what to expect and
how to behave. It reduced anxieties and
created a more productive, secure and
positive learning adventure.
The iPads also come with protective
carrying cases, dependent upon each
individual student’s needs. This way,
the iPads stay safe and secure while
continuing to provide a vital tool for the
students’ communication efforts.
Parmenter also said that for two of the
students, the iPad has provided a way
for them to communicate using the
same text-to-sound application, as some
students lack the ability to speak well.
“They get to feel a greater degree of
independence,” said Parmenter.
“The best part is that all of the students
understand the iPad,” said Parmenter.
She said that the students learned to use
the iPads and the apps very easily, and
that the parents have been overjoyed by
the progress these students have made
using the iPads.
“The students are very proud of them
[the iPads]…the iPads have given them
a voice,” both Keith and Parmenter said.
One student in particular made a lot of
