Leveraging Smart Technology to Enhance Independence for Autistic Individuals

• By: Amanda Pfohl, MA, SYC Lauren Tucker, EdD Southern Connecticut State University
• October 2nd, 2023
• AAC, augmentative and alternative communication device, communication, communication skills, Fall 2023 Issue, independence, reminders, smart technology, speech, technology, voice assistants
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Independent living for autistic individuals requires a complex set of tasks and increased responsibility for caregivers, who often support independence remotely. Considering how technology can complement this task is crucial to maximizing available resources and enhancing the lives of those...

An Overview of Communication Problems in Children with ASD

• By: The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD)
• April 1st, 2019
• communication, language, research, speech, spring 2019 issue
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What is autism spectrum disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. The term “spectrum” refers to the wide range of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment that people with ASD can...

Improving Communications with Children with Autism and Special Needs Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies

• By: May Ng, MBBS, MSc, LLM, PhD Consultant Paediatrician, United Kingdom
• April 1st, 2019
• AAC, augmentative communication, children, communication, PECS, sign language, speech, spring 2019 issue, technology
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As a paediatrician, we are taught that the developmental progress of a three to four-year-old child should include well over 500 words and that a child should be able to describe things and situations in a meaningful way. This milestone is one that all parents strive for as it is an important part...