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Looks at how technology and AT can benefit people with Autism and make a difference in interaction and communication.
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Doha Parents Conference 2014
Autism and Technology
Autism does exist on a spectrum, and there
are so many manifestations of it, so many
kinds of expressions of it. And every case is
particular.
Claire Danes
Technology & Autism: An Overview of Current Research
• How iPads have changed approached to
technology intervention in ASD.
• Using technology to promote early interaction and
stimulation skills
• Communication: the iPad as a Communication Tool
• Learning using Computers: TeachTown
Technology & Autism: An Overview of Current Research
• Language Development and Technology:
Research in Animated Language Learning.
• Taking advantage of new innovations: Research
in Gesture and Movement
• New innovations in Robotics
• Final Remarks.
Has the iPad Changed Everything?
The iPad Revolution
• Why Does the iPad “Work”?
• What’s So Important about APPS?
• What exactly does the iPad offer?
• Dangers and Risks, are there any?
The iPad Revolution
• Why Do iPads work where Computers Don’t?
– Impaired Visual Perceptual Skills (Grynspan 2002)
– Cognitive Demands (LiTsang 2007)
– Computers that are designed with a different
audience in mind (Nicolle & Abascal 2005)
– “Attention Tunnel” (Murray et al 2009)
The iPad Revolution
• Criticism of Technology Use
– Reinforces Stereotypical Behaviors (Bernard-Optiz
1990)
– Encourages withdrawal from the Social World
(Moore 1998)
– Used as a reinforcement for learning, has no
intrinsic learning potential (Powell 1996)
The iPad as a Communication Tool
Apps for Symbol Based Communication
• Proloquo2go
• MyChoice Boards
• iCommunicate
• Tap To Talk
Apps for Symbol Based Communication
• iComm– Uses pre-recorded messages
• iAssist Communicator– Uses pre-recorded messages
• Speaking Images– Synthetic Speech
• Voice4U– Recorded messages
More Specialized Communication Apps
• Small Talk Aphasia
• Smarty Ears
• Speech Trainer 3D
• Smart Oral Motor
More Specialized Communication Apps
• ArticPix– For articulation development
• Sunny Articulation
• Articulate It!
Apps Design with Autism in Mind
• iMean• Model Me Kids
– Social Skills Training• iConverse
– Based on PECS• GRACE• Autism Express
– Awareness • Stories to Learn
– Social Stories– Look2Learn
Apps for Early Literacy Development
• Word Magic• ABC Sight Words• ACT Spell– Based on Accessible Curriculum Tools
• Phonics Made Easy• iTouchiLearn – Words
Using Computers for Learning
Computers for LearningTeachTown
Computers for LearningTeachTown
Computers for LearningTeachTown
Computers for LearningTeachTown
Computers for Learning
• Other Research Resources:– Behavior Modelling (Delano et al 2007)– Social Skills Training (Bernard-Optiz 2001/2008)– Vocabulary Development (Barker 2001, Yamamoto
and Miya 1999)– Reading Development (Heiman et al 1999,
Coleman and Martin 2010)– Specific Curriculum Support (Grieve 2011)
New Research in Language Learning
Multimedia Language Learning
• Mediating Task Engagement (Ramdoss 2011,
Pennington 2009)
• Promoting Visual Learning (Dubois & Vial 2009)
• Supporting Learning with Auditory Support
(Bosseler & Massaro 2012)
• Opportunities for “Language Neutral” Activities
Animated Language Learning
Animated Language Learning
For More Information see:www.animatedlanguagelearning.com/www.animatedlanguagelearning.com/ Valerie Herskowitz, Autism and Computers (2013)
New Innovations: Gesture
Utilizing Movement & Gesture
The Cospatial Project
Utilizing Movement & Gesture
VisiKord using Kinect
Utilizing Movement & Gesture
Somantics: Gesture Platform
Utilizing Movement & Gesture
Using Eye Gaze Technology
Using Movement and Gesture
Passive MultiSensory Environments
Using Movement and Gesture
Active Multiply Engaged Environments
Autism does exist on a spectrum, and there are so many manifestations of it, so many kinds of expressions of it. And every case is particular.
Claire Danes
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/autism.html#SlexU7tyicOMCMjM.99
Robotics & Autism
John-John Cabibihan, Ph.D., Qatar University
Final Remarks
“ If they cant learn the way we teach, then
we must teach the way they learn”
Dr. O. Ivar Lovass
Final Remarks
• Innovation should be in the hands of Parents.
• New Technology will offer new opportunities
• Teachers, Therapists and Professionals need to
keep pace.
• Technology will provide opportunities for new
approached to intervention for ASD