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August 25, 2018

Assistive Technology Improves Access to Education for Children with Autism

Janet Meydam
August 25, 2018

The rapid growth in the development and use of assistive technology in recent years has significantly improved access to education for children with autism. A multitude of assistive technology devices are now available for all children to use in public schools...

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June 27, 2018

Assistive Technology for Children with Autism Shows Rapid Advances Since the 1980s

Janet Meydam
June 27, 2018

Children with autism currently have a variety of assistive technology devices available to them to help them with communication, executive functions, and organizing their daily routines. Devices utilize all levels of technology, from simple picture schedul...

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March 9, 2017

S.B. Linton’s “Teens With Autism” Book Review

Ariel Relaford
March 9, 2017

Author S. B. Linton is renowned for writing writing books with the intention of helping children with autism in the through an array of lesson ideas and activities for the classroom and home environment. Linton's most recent book, Teens with Autism: Apps, Id...

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March 8, 2017

Sturdiness is Standard with Motorola Razr i

Waqar Hassan
March 8, 2017

The stand-out feature of the Motorola Razr i is its commitment to excellence in design and durability. It is exceptionally well-made of the highest quality materials on the market. This phone can take a beating! The screen front is made of splash-proof corning...

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October 25, 2016

Hackathons helping create Technology for Autism

Ashley Isaacson
October 25, 2016

Coming up on July 20th-21st in San Francisco, CA, is the Autism Hackathon, a 24-hour event located at Twilio Headquarters. This particular Hackathon will focus on the design apps to specifically help adults on the autism spectrum handle and succeed in five i...

iPad Apps Improve Classroom Experience

Contributor
October 25, 2016

iPad apps are positively changing how children socialize, learn, and communicate in the classroom. At Rawlson Road Middle School, in Rock Hill South Carolina, teacher Stacy Hunter’s middle school class learns about positively relating to others – in thi...

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April 28, 2015

Toca Boca interactive apps for children with autism – w/video

Jo Worgan
April 28, 2015

Toca Boca -is a play studio that makes digital toys for children. Their interactive apps are brightly colored, fun and allow children to play in a safe digital environment. The Stockholm based company has to date made 27 apps. The Toca Boca philosophy state...

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January 19, 2015

Look At Me – My view is that we do not need this app for children with Autism

Jo Worgan
January 19, 2015

Back in December, Samsung launched ‘Look at Me’ the interactive camera app for children with autism. More can be read on their website here. We also covered this story, and again this can be read here. The Samsung website states: “[The Look at Me Project i...

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Assistive Technology Improves Access to Education for Children with Autism

Assistive Technology for Children with Autism Shows Rapid Advances Since the 1980s

S.B. Linton’s “Teens With Autism” Book Review

Sturdiness is Standard with Motorola Razr i

Hackathons helping create Technology for Autism

iPad Apps Improve Classroom Experience

Toca Boca interactive apps for children with autism – w/video

Look At Me – My view is that we do not need this app for children with Autism