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Apps for Autism

Published on Dec 06, 2015

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Apps for Autism

Amy Reddy
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"1 in 68

American children are considered to be on the spectrum"

Facts About ASD. (2014, March 20). Retrieved November 13, 2014, from
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/facts.html

Autism is

a "pervasive developmental disorder" Simpson, R. (2005)
Simpson, R. (2005). Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments. In Autism spectrum
disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth (pp. 75-76). Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press.

No known cause but is

TREATABLE

Signs & Symptoms

MUST be displayed in early years of life

Foundations

Autism Speaks, National Autism Association, Autism Awareness Foundation

Early Detection and Early Intervention


Types of Skill-Based Intervention:
Assistive Technology (AT), Augmentative Alternative Communication (AAC), Incidental Teaching, Joint Action Routines (JARS), Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and Structured Teaching (TEACCH)

Simpson, R. (2005). Skill-Based Interventions and Treatments. In Autism spectrum
disorders: Interventions and Treatments for Children and Youth (pp. 75-76). Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press.

AAC:


Apps:
Go Talk
Eye Contact Trainer
Touch and Learn Emotions

Photo by dougbelshaw

Apple iPad

“The impact of iPads on AAC has been described as revolutionary” (King et al., 2014).
King, A., Thomeczek, M., Voreis, G., & Scott, V. (2014). IPad Use in Children and Young
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Observational Study, 30(2), 159-173. Retrieved November 10, 2014, from Child Language Teaching and Therapy

60 minutes take on Apps for Autism

"Apps for Autism - 60 Minutes - CBS News." Breaking News Headlines: Business,
Entertainment & World News - CBS News. 23 Oct. 2011. Web. 01 Nov. 2011.
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