Exceptional Children and Disability Information

Autism

ABA and Autism	Accommodations/Modifications
Adults with Autism	Advocacy Information
Asperger Syndrome	Assessment
Assistive Technology	Audio/Video Tapes
Autism Educator Information	Books and Publications
Causes	Characteristics
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder	Classifications or Types
Classroom Management	Definition
Diagnosis	Floortime and Autism
Frequently Asked Questions	Functional Assessments
History of the Field	Hyperlexia
Incidence	Legal Issues
Medical Issues/Medications	Organizations
Overview and General Information	Parent Information
Pervasive Developmental Disorder	Prevalence
Rett Syndrome	Sensory Integration Dysfunction
Transition Services

 

 

Assistive Technology

• Good overview:This article will discuss how various modes of technology (including technology designed as augmentative communication systems), can be used for children with autism
• Assistive technology and augmentative communication: selective links to assistive technology and augmentative communication resources for children withAutism and other disabilities.
• Autism, speech, and assistive technology:a first hand account of the trials and tribulations of an individual with Autism and assistive technology.
• Curriculum wide integration: The Center for Technology in Education (CTE), a partnership of Johns Hopkins University and the Maryland State Department, is developing a hybrid paradigm that involves infusing technology-based instructional and behavioral supports into existing curriculum activities to help promote gains in communication, social skills, academics, as well as to increase the children's overall involvement in classroom activities.
• High tech assistive technology strategies: There are two "high"-tech strategies which have proven very effective in focusing on various skill areas for children with autism: video taping and computers.
• Case study-literacy needs and assistive technology: the use of assistive technology with a young child who has literacy problems and also has Autism.
• Assistive technology sites: a thorough list of assistive technology sites
• Extensive site with over 250 assistive technology websites:this is a wonderful and comprehensive list of the various assistive technology sites.

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