Monday, March 2, 2009
Assistive Technology for Children with Autism
For years, different technologies have been used to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabiltiies. This is also the same with people who have autism. Children with auitsm typically have high interest in teh area of technology. Teachers are using this strength and interest to help teach the overall understanding of their environment, expressive communication skills, social interaction skills, attention skills, motivation skills, organization skills, academic skills, self help skills and overall independent daily functioning skills. Remember when teaching children how to use the computer, that these technologies are also improving the lives of our most special children.
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It is interesting to note that technology is not just the use of computers and communication devices but even low tech devices including grips for pencils, modified paper, color paper, and even modified silverware that all help our students attempt to live their lives and help themselves. Thank you for your thoughts on students with Autism, it is great to see them being acknowledged for the ways that teachers can help them be themselves.
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