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Autism, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Majors | Life is Mysterious - 0 views

  • One theory proposes that people with autism are above average on systemizing, which includes analysis and understanding of rule-based systems, and below average on empathizing, which refers to emotional and social thinking, says Xin Wei, a senior research analyst at the Center for Education and Human Services at Stanford Research Institute International and the study’s lead author.” People with autism naturally think like scientists. They look for patterns, and, in science, we are always looking for patterns that we hope reflect a natural law. The findings are not surprising. It is a worry that students with autism are underrepresented at universities.
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    Students with Autism choose to be STEM majors and excell
Meghan Brooks

Innovative Technology Helping Those with Autism Connect | Blog | Autism Speaks - 0 views

  • technology has evolved since then. From lugging around a large, metal communication device around his neck to using new apps on the iPad to help him communicate more comfortably – things were getting better.
  • AutisMate provides a platform that makes communicating easier than ever, the app doesn’t come close to stopping there.
  • To save time and effort, users also have the option of uploading previously created videos, stories, and schedules geared specifically for those with autism from a vast content library. A GPS feature allows scenes to change according to the individual’s location, making the software even more intuitive and applicable in real-time. This platform grows with the individual as those unique needs change over time.
Meghan Brooks

Technology that Uses Disney and Pixar to Educate Kids with Autism | News | Autism Speaks - 1 views

  • He explained, "What we do is break the movies into short segments of 40 or 50 seconds with some event or concept. In Toy Story, it could be as simple as Andy playing with his toys or as complex as Woody pushing Buzz out the window and what happens after that. Children understand almost intuitively what has happened."
  • Animated Language Learning, an Ireland-based company, is developing technology that uses Disney and Pixar movies to help educate children with autism and other language learning disorders.
  • Their goal is to improve the lives of people with autism and to help them communicate with the world around them.
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    Animated Language Learning, an Ireland-based company, is developing technology that uses Disney and Pixar movies to help educate children with autism and other language learning disorders
Meghan Brooks

Technology and Autism | Family Services/Community Connections | Autism Speaks - 0 views

  • This month's Community Connections is focused on helping families understand how new technology can improve the quality of everyday life!
  • "My son is three years old and after months of using my laptop and Android phone to play games, we decided to get him an iPad. Best.Decision. Ever. Yes, it was expensive but well worth the money & in just two weeks, my son is communicating for the first time with Tap To Talk. He is playing games he never had patience/focus/attention for before like match games and puzzles. iPad = Miracle in our house!!"
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    Family testimonies on technology used with Autism!
Meghan Brooks

10 Best Autism Apps for the iPad - 0 views

  • Mobile technology, such as the iPad, has been extremely helpful for parents and teachers of autistic children, as apps have replaced dedicated devices that cost upwards of $2,000. As part of Autism Awareness Month, we’ve highlighted 10 iPad apps that help address different aspects of autism. 
  • One common symptom of autism is a difficulty in speaking or an inability to speak. Proloquo2Go is an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app that teaches children how to construct sentences using symbols and pictures. It also has text-to-speech, word prediction, and a customizable vocabulary and interface.
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Meghan Brooks

How Technology Can Improve Post-Secondary Outcomes for Students with Autism | Edutopia - 0 views

  • The availability of handheld devices that are intuitive and easy to use, such as tablets, has opened doors for children and adults in so many ways. Perhaps most crucial is the use of these devices as a means of communication.
  • The tragedy is that many of these students are capable and could live and succeed independently given the proper supports and tools.
  • We are starting to see an impact of the technology revolution on our ability to support students with autism and other disabilities
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  • Modern technology is also incredibly engaging for students with disabilities. Access to the Internet, videos, music, interactive games, and digital learning platforms can be highly motivating to children and adults on the autism spectrum (2).
Meghan Brooks

Special needs disability parenting BLOOM: Meet Arthur Fleischmann - 0 views

  • Arthur Fleischmann, author of Carly's Voice: Breaking Through Autism, tracks the remarkable journey of his daughter Carly, who has autism and was unreachable till she typed a message on a computer at age 10.
Meghan Brooks

Smart Technology May Help Kids With Autism Learn, Communicate - US News and World Report - 0 views

  • new Canadian research suggests that smart technologies such as the iPad and iPod may also serve as therapeutic tools for a very specific group: children with autism.
  • We have heard from many parents about how much their children enjoy mobile devices like the iPad, and how it is helping with learning and communication,
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autism-technology - 0 views

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    Super awesome site for all types of technology use for kids with Autism! Best Practice Technology etc
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Video Library - 0 views

  • At age two, Carly was officially diagnosed with a severe form of autism. The developmental disorder caused cognitive delays and a condition called oral motor apraxia, which would prevent her from ever speaking. Speech therapy and modern technology have allowed her to express her feelings and explain her behavior via an electronic voice. Hear Carly explain from her own experiences what causes certain autistic behavior and what everyone should know about autism.
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    I am Carly interveiw on 'The Doctors'. She uses an iPad to communicate verbally. Follow her on twitter!
rmissel

9 Starter Tips for Teachers who Just got iPads - 0 views

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    apps to use, how to use them, how to manage settings,etc.
rmissel

Generalization & Game-Based Learning: What Parents & Educators Need to Know | LearningW... - 0 views

  • some of the inconsistencies we see in children can be attributed to motivation and memory, much of it is directly related to difficulties with generalization.
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    Helpful for ASD, ADD/ADHD, SLD: generalization of rules, norms, knowledge!
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Apps for ASD - 0 views

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    Austism reseach institute webcast on effects of educational technology for ASD
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