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...

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...

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...

Accommodations at School

• By: Yvona Fast, MLS GRASP
• January 1st, 2013
• actually autistic, assistive technology, autism accommodations, classroom support, executive function, individualized education program, learning differences, school, social skills training, special education strategies
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Individuals on the spectrum often need special accommodations at school. There are many lists of possible accommodations for students on the autism spectrum. So much depends on how challenged the individual is, and in what areas the challenges present themselves. Ask, what are the barriers to your...

Career Training at Its Best: Roses for Autism

• By: Linda H. Rammler, MEd, PhD UCONN Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
• January 1st, 2013
• assistive technology, career, community, job coaching, person-centered planning, supported employment, transition to employment, vocational training, workplace accommodations
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National Labor Statistics as well as a recent National Longitudinal Study (see analysis at www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=341) show disappointing employment outcomes for individuals with autism. For example, less than half were employed at the time of the study compared to over...