Autism Behavior Problems Linked To Video Game Play
Lots of kids like video games, but new research suggests that for those with autism, play can be problematic.
From: Disability Scoop
Published: April 22, 2013
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How Minecraft Taught My 9-Year-Old Son With Asperger’s To Read And Write
An excellent, must-read article about the importance of recognizing and supporting different learning styles when working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum.
From: Anna Stam Blog
Published: January 14, 2013
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How Apps Can Support Social Skills
Teaching people how to socialize is one of the biggest challenges that parents and therapists struggle with in their attempts to improve the quality of life of people on the Autism Spectrum. Fortunately, advances in technology now offer some excellent tools and apps to help us teach important skills like turn-taking, facial identification, making small talk and much, much more...
From: Thinking Person's Guide To Autism
Published: December 14, 2012
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Online Interaction Helps Individuals With Autism Make Social Connections
According to an article in a recent issue of Autism Asperger’s Digest (AAD), digital environments can alleviate many social difficulties for individuals with autism. The article – The Social Magic of Facebook for Adults on the Spectrum – uses Facebook as its primary example.
From: Sage Achieve Ideas
Published: November 29, 2012
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For Gamers With Autism, Online Worlds A Cycle of Attraction And Fear
While gaming can be a blessing to individuals on the Autism Spectrum, it can also pose a risk, leaving these players obsessed with and addicted to their virtual worlds.
From: wired.com
Published: November 16, 2012
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How Tablets Helped Unlock One Girl’s Voice
CNN reports on how technology has helped Carly Fleischmann, a teen with Autism, who was trapped in a body that could not communicate clearly with the outside world until her computer gave her a voice.
From: CNN.com
Published: November 16, 2012
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iPad Band Of Autistic Students Post Song On iTunes
Music teacher Adam Goldberg has successfully integrated the iPad into his class, creating an iPad band of talented musicians at P177Q, a school for special-needs students based in Queens, New York.
Learn more about Mr. Goldberg's approach and the apps his students use.
From: Fox News
Published: October 29, 2012
Found In: , Autism & the Arts , Technology › iPad, iPhone & Apps › Technology Helping People With Autism
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How To Make Your iPad Autism-Compatible With “Guided Access”
Learn how to prevent a user from leaving an app on an iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, turn off touch sensitivity and activate many more features to enhance a device's functionality for an individual on the Autism Spectrum.
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Learn more about this innovative GPS-enhanced app that is giving people with Autism a voice!
Brenda Kosky Deskin
Published: September 21, 2012
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iPod Touch Apps Help Workers With Autism
In a case study published Monday in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, researchers said the use of an Apple iPod Touch greatly improved the workplace performance of employees diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder, or ASD, and greatly reduce episodes of disruptive behavior.
From: LA Times
Published: September 6, 2012
Found In: , Employment & Vocational Support , Technology › Technology Helping People With Autism