Exciting News on the Inclusive Apps Front with Zafer Elcik [IEP 199]
With more school closures and changes in quarantine guidelines, there is not much consistency across school districts right now. This timely episode covers more ways to have access to technology and appropriate apps for students of all ages with special needs. Join us to learn more!
Zafer Elcik is the co-founder of Otsimo, a platform that provides inclusive apps for students across the world for early and intensive education, communication, and speech.
Show Highlights:
- Zafer’s story of growing up (in Turkey) with a younger brother with autism
- How Zafer realized how technology could enhance his brother’s education, skills development, communication, and speech
- How Otsimo uses video modeling and peer mimicking to help with speech development
- How the apps are being widely used by teachers, parents, and school districts to help students learn
- Why Zafer’s apps are unique in the field:
- No ads to lure kids into making purchases
- Positive reinforcement used in the games
- Customizable, personalized games structured to the child’s needs
- Less animation that conventional apps
- How Otsimo’s licensing guidelines allow affordable special education to every household and classroom that need it
Connect with Zafer:
By email, or visit the website to download the app.
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