The Changing Times and Tools of Assistive Technology: One Man’s Story of College Success

• By: Dena Gassner, MSW Center for Understanding
• January 1st, 2016
• assistive technology, college support, independence, Kurzweil, parent, sensory regulation
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Patrick Kelty is a 27-year-old adult with an autism spectrum disorder whose life was changed by multiple forms of assistive technology. From that first elementary school reading tool, his life has immensely improved. Elementary School In his elementary years, PK (as we call him) benefitted...

Smart Pens, Tablets, and Word Prediction Software: Utilizing Technology for High School and College Students

• By: Casey Schmalacker Samantha Curiale-Feinman, MSEd, TSHH New Frontiers in Learning
• April 1st, 2014
• academic support, assistive technology, college transition, note taking tools, reading comprehension, student independence, writing support
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As we move through this digital age, students in high school and college are increasingly using technology as a mechanism to support learning. Technology can be used in a multitude of ways, ranging from electronic organizational systems and digital reminders to supporting more complex academic...

ASN Winter 2014 Issue

• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, communication tools, digital inclusion, education and learning, independence skills, support services, technology
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"Using Technology to Enhance the Lives of Individuals on the Spectrum"   Articles in This...

Technology and Autism

• By: Robin H. Morris
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, autism communication, behavioral therapy, language acquisition, social interaction, speech development, technology use, visual learning
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Technology is a beautiful thing. It can change lives. Years ago, our friend Charlie, who has since passed away, remarked that “someday, we will be able to collect all of our information and store it in a device the size of a credit card.” Charlie did not live to see his auspicious vision. So...

Technology Opens Doors for College Students on the Spectrum

• By: Dana Reinecke, PhD, BCBA-D Center for Applied Behavior Analysis, The Sage Colleges
• January 1st, 2014
• assessment, assistive technology, autism in college, digital learning tools, executive functioning, inclusive education, learning accommodations, sensory processing, student support services
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorders are entering college in increasing numbers (USDOE, 2011). These students may benefit from the many opportunities enjoyed by non-disabled college students, but they may also find college much more challenging. Disability services mandated by ADA such as...

The Importance of a Visual Schedule

• By: Marieke Hoekstra
• January 1st, 2014
• ADHD routines, app, assistive technology, daily structure, executive functioning, pictogram scheduling, routine planning, visual schedules
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It’s half past eight in the morning. Jan, a 10-year-old boy with ADHD, wakes up. His phone plays a nice, calm melody to wake him from his slumber. When the music stops, he looks at the screen of his phone to see a picture in black and white with a little man sitting on his bed and is preparing to...

Assistive Technology Need Not Be So Technical

• By: Matthew Ratz, MEd
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, communication tools, fine motor skills, low-tech assistive technology, practical skill development, visual supports, vocational training, workplace accommodations
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When most people think of the word “technology,” they imagine iPads, tablet PCs, or internet-ready glasses. Technology, though, just means machinery or equipment developed for practical purposes. This different understanding of the word “technology” can shift a practitioner’s focus from...

Augmentative Communication: Finding the Real Person “Trapped Inside”

• By: Maegan Meneses, MA, CCC-SLP YAI Center for Specialty Therapy
• January 1st, 2014
• AAC, assistive technology, augmentative communication, caregiver training, communication skills, independence, social skills development, speech-language pathology
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Jerry, a young man with autism, approached two women in the waiting area. He pressed a button on his augmentative communication device and said, “Good morning. It’s nice to meet you.” Thanks to a Nova Chat 7 communication device, Jerry, 22 (note: he turns 23 on 1/22/14), has a voice for...

One School’s Experience Engaging Students with Autism Through Technology

• By: Amanda Coons, MS, BCBA Rebecca Stanmyer, MS, CCC-SLP Kathleen Marshall, MA Ed, SAS Anderson Center for Autism
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, augmentative communication, autism education, classroom engagement, communication, exercise, interactive learning technology, physical activity, social skills development, speech generating devices, technology
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Educators, clinicians, therapists and other professionals continue to look for new ways of using technology to benefit students with autism. Video modeling to teach social or self-regulation skills, individualized computer-assisted instruction, and augmentative communication devices are widely...

Digital Storytelling Enhances Self-Expression for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

• By: Lorraine Cohen, MS, CCC-SLP AHRC New York City
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, community inclusion, Digital storytelling, expression, Mobile technology, self-expression, social skills development, technology, transition to adulthood
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At AHRC News York City, digital storytelling is enhancing self-expression for individuals on the autism spectrum through a community service-learning partnership with Pace University. AHRC New York City is a large, family-governed, nonprofit organization that has been serving individuals with...