Tots on Tablets
For the parent and practitioner who are learning alongside the tablet generation: how to best leverage this technology that is healthy, mindful, and fosters authentic engagement and skill building with young children and their families. Participants will appreciate the practical and mindful ideas and examples for tablet use for children 0-8, as supported by research and professional recommendation.
Participant Outcomes:
- Participants will identify 3 uses of tablet technology that can facilitate family and classroom engagement.
- Participants will compare and contrast the American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations of screen use across birth2, 2-5, and 5+.
- Participants will identify 3 ways to adapt the tablet screen to make activities or assistive technology more accessible for children with disabilities.
Presenters: Jessica Conrad, MA, CCC-SLP
Jessica Conrad, M.A., CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and specialist for the PATINS Project, providing support for Indiana public schools in assistive technology, accessible educational materials, and universal design for learning. Jessica is a specialist in the areas of Augmentative & Alternative Communication, Early Interventions, and Communication Disorders.

