Special iApps: Play-based Learning for Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities

Paracha, Samiullah; Watson, Derek; Hall, Lynne; Macfarlane, Kate

doi:10.1145/3563137.3563163

Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Software Development and Technologies for Enhancing Accessibility and Fight 2022

DOI: 10.1145/3563137.3563163

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Special iApps: Play-based Learning for Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities

Samiullah Paracha

Derek Watson

Lynne Hall

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Exploring the Perspectives and Expectations of Special Educational Needs Coordinators on the Use of Special iApps for Children

Paracha,

Hall,

Hagan-Green

et al. 2025

Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design

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The digitalization of education has significantly transformed special education practices and the roles of Special Education Needs Coordinators (SENCOs). One area of rapid growth is the use of learning applications for children with severe intellectual disabilities, with many apps promising both new ways to engage and educational benefits. Despite this potential, research examining the impact of these tools remains limited. This chapter addresses this gap by exploring SENCOs' perspectives and expectations regarding learning apps, specifically Special iApps, for children with severe intellectual disabilities. Through qualitative research methods and an inductive approach, the study investigates the overarching question: “What do SENCOs perceive and expect from learning apps designed for children with severe intellectual disabilities?” The findings shed light on SENCOs' views on the educational effectiveness of these apps and offer critical recommendations to support the integration of mobile technologies in teaching practices.

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Exploring the Perspectives and Expectations of Special Educational Needs Coordinators on the Use of Special iApps for Children

Paracha,

Hall,

Hagan-Green

et al. 2025

Advances in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design

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Special iApps: Play-based Learning for Children with Severe Intellectual Disabilities

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Exploring the Perspectives and Expectations of Special Educational Needs Coordinators on the Use of Special iApps for Children

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