Designing Databases That Drive Continuous Improvement for Clients and Organizations

• By: Andrew Shlesinger, MSW, LICSW Frank L. Bird, MEd, BCBA, LABA Melmark
• January 1st, 2014
• applied behavior analysis, autism education, data collection, database, database systems, educational software systems, organizational improvement, real-time analytics, technology
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Today’s classrooms are often filled with technology, some not even imagined just a decade ago. Tablet computers loaded with educational or communication software, PC stations, iPods, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) devices, and Wi-Fi internet service are...

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...