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Deakin University, Australia with Tamana Association, India launches the TOBY Playpad Laboratory at Tamana School of Hope, New Delhi

Tania Rodwell14 July 2013news

Deakin University, one of the leading Australian universities today launched TOBY Playpad (Therapy Outcomes by You) Laboratory, at one of the three schools of Tamana, The School of Hope, Centre for Autism, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi …

Aus varsity launches Playpad App for autistic kids in India

Tania Rodwell19 January 2013news

Australia’s Deakin University has partnered with the National Trust in India to promote the usage of TOBY (Therapy Outcomes By You) Playpad App, an early intervention for children with autism in India…. Aus varsity launches Playpad App for autistic kids in India

TOBY Playpad on MMM Hot Breakfast with Eddie McGuire

Tania Rodwell16 October 2012news

Professor Svetha Venkatesh talks with Eddie McGuire about how TOBY Playpad came to be. Listen to the interview here.

TOBY Playpad on ABC 936 Hobart

Tania Rodwell9 October 2012news

Most 2 year olds can learn to handle an iPad. And they can learn from the device as well – there are plenty of apps that help with maths, spelling, pattern recognition, etc…

TOBY Playpad in The Geelong Advertiser

Tania Rodwell21 September 2012news

Time of the Essence: A NEW interactive iPad app is set to change for the better and forever the way parents interact with their autistic children.

TOBY Playpad in The Surf Coast News

Tania Rodwell10 September 2012news

Australian researchers have harnessed tablet technology to develop an iPad app that is set to revolutionise the way parents around the world provide in-home therapy for their autistic children…

TOBY Playpad in The West Australian

Tania Rodwell28 August 2012news

iPad app aids autism therapy: A therapy breakthrough pioneered in WA is set to revolutionise how millions of autistic children worldwide are helped to learn at home.

TOBY Playpad on Mix 94.5FM

Tania Rodwell24 August 2012news

Professor Svetha Venkatesh talks with 94.5FM’s The Bunch about TOBY Playpad. (Wed Aug 22nd, 2012)

TOBY Playpad on Channel Seven News

Tania Rodwell21 August 2012news

Channel Seven News reports on one family’s experience with TOBY Playpad.

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TOBY Autism Therapy

Sending out a big thank you to everyone that has downloaded the TOBY Autism Therapy app! If you're wanting some off iPad activities you can buy our book of Amazon! Follow the link bellow! http://buff.ly/2uvJyfY
Timeline Photos
July 26
Super easy Real World Activity that you can do at home today!
Timeline Photos
July 26
Tired of hundreds of emails you don't get time to read? Well, you can now keep up to date with all of the latest news from TOBY via Facebook Messenger! This is an easier way to keep up to date with anything new going on with the TOBY app. Subscribe now: https://m.me/TobyPlaypad
July 25
The Autism Research Team conducted a study with the TOBY app, check out the results bellow!
The TOBY Trial was a study recently completed by our team. Check out the flyer below for more information about the study and our results. A big thank you to all the families who took part in our study- we could not have completed this project without your help! Findings for the study were also published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry: http://bit.ly/2vzHzap
The TOBY Trial was a study recently completed by our team. Check out the flyer below for more information about the study and our results. A big thank you to all the families who took part in our study- we could not have completed this project without your help! Findings for the study were also published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry: http://bit.ly/2vzHzap
July 25
It's amazing what dogs can do for us!
Coco and Azerley are two of about 7,000 dogs in Britain that offer life-changing – and sometimes life-saving – assistance
theguardian.com
July 24
A very interesting read if you have a picky eater at home!
Picky Eating is the common term for what Picky Eaters do. These children are hard to please and to feed in general, but they rarely end up starving themselves. Patterns of “over-selecting” food are…
autismparentingmagazine.com
July 22
In case you missed it... The Autism Research Team recently evaluated our TOBY app, an intervention app developed by Autism West, Curtin University and Deakin University researchers. Findings from the study, showed that children who used the app over a six month period had greater improvements in several areas of development compared with the children who received therapy as usual. The study showed that well designed, therapeutic apps can provide assistance to caregivers in delivering therapy, and increase the time a child is exposed to therapy at relatively low cost. For more information about the TOBY Trial click here: http://bit.ly/2gP3EhI
Check out the video below about our one of our research projects! Our team recently evaluated TOBY, an intervention app developed by Autism West, Curtin University and Deakin University researchers. Findings from the study, showed that children who used the app over a six month period had greater improvements in several areas of development compared with the children who received therapy as usual. Our study showed that well designed, therapeutic apps can provide assistance to caregivers in delivering therapy, and increase the time a child is exposed to therapy at relatively low cost. We are super thankful for all the families who took part in our study! For more information about the TOBY Trial click here: http://bit.ly/2gP3EhI
Autism Research Team
July 22
Here's another Real World Activity that you can do while getting ready for bed! Comment bellow and let us know which Real World Activities you've tried!
Timeline Photos
July 20
The TOBY Team and Autism West have moved!
https://www.facebook.com/TobyPlaypad/photos/a.172198056248299.40092.171845566283548/1078838662250896/?type=3
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Spreading communication faster than the speed of words. #inclusion #visuals Shelley Moore
Spreading communication faster than the speed of words. #inclusion #visuals Shelley Moore
July 17
Timeline Photos
July 16
“I need to have some tangible success in my life. I want to get up in the morning…and think, Okay, I’m going to work. What am I going to do today at work? And when I come home in the evening feel like I’ve had a long fulfilling day and I’m earning my money. That …
autismparentingmagazine.com
July 15
Here's a TOBY Real World Activity to try at home: Want some more off-iPad activities? Grab a copy of our book from Amazon today: http://buff.ly/2sJPeB4
Timeline Photos
July 14
Isn't this amazing!
Extraordinary footage shows Jayden Binkley displaying his incredible memory
July 12
Have you heard the news? Autism West is moving to Fremantle NEXT WEEK! As of Wednesday 19 July 2017, we will have a new home. Here's a little social story to tell you a bit more about what to expect.
Autism West is Moving on Wednesday 19 July 2017. Here is a soc...
July 12
"Helping a child with sensory- related issues always needs to be done with an individualised approach because each child is unique and experiences something different" This article by the Autism Parenting Magazine offers some general activities that can be both helpful and calming to children.
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have issues effectively processing sensory information and may perceive sensation differently. For example, a child may perceive touch sensation as painful or immediately become startled when touched. Some children are extremely sensitive to noises s...
autismparentingmagazine.com
July 10
Many kids - and adults - with autism are 'visual' people. But what does that mean, and how can we help? http://www.whatismylearningstyle.com/visual-learner.html
Find out you learning style quickly and effectively with these simple tests.
whatismylearningstyle.com
July 08