Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Intro -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Contributors -- 1 An Introduction -- References -- 2 AAC for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Establishing Treatment Goals -- Introduction -- AAC: Defining AAC: Implications for the Application of AAC to the ASD Population -- Types of AAC: Unaided and Aided -- Introduction of AAC: Transitioning from Low- to High-Tech AAC Options -- Types of High-Tech AAC Options -- Primary Areas to Address When Assessing for AAC and Education for the Family -- The Evaluation Process and Tools for Assessment -- AAC Tools and Technology Recently Developed to Support Communication for ASD -- Initial Treatment Goals -- Why AAC Often Fails or Becomes Minimally Supportive for Communication -- A New Era in ASD Intervention and Hope for the Future -- References -- 3 The Use of Technology in the Treatment of Autism -- So Why Is Technology Helpful in Treating Individuals with ASD? -- Technology-Assisted Intervention and Implementation (TAII) -- Visual Supports -- Video Modeling -- Social Narratives -- Reinforcement -- Discrete Trial Training -- Self-management -- Summary -- References -- 4 Technology, Autism, and Occupational Therapy -- Universal Design -- Cognition/Executive Functioning -- Sensory Issues and Technology -- Communication -- Academics -- Work Skill Acquisition -- Behavior -- Resources -- References -- 5 Collaborative Teaming: OT and SLP Co-treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Social Skills and Pragmatics -- Treatment Session Example -- Social Benefits of Groups and/or Co-treatment -- Reduce Materials -- Data Collection -- Sensory Ideas for Co-treatment -- Organization -- Spaces -- Modulation and Arousal -- Sensory Defensiveness -- Oral and Verbal Praxis -- Conclusion -- References.

6 Supporting the Writing Skills of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Assistive Technologies -- Characteristics of ASD that Impact Written Expression -- Handwriting Strategies -- Sensory AT Feature Accommodations -- Postural/Motor AT Feature Accommodations -- Visual Motor at Feature Accommodations -- Writing Speed and Legibility AT Feature Accommodation -- Prewriting Strategies -- Strategies to Support Writing Conventions -- Spelling AT Feature Accommodations -- Grammar AT Feature Accommodations -- Summary -- References -- 7 Using Visual Organizers and Technology: Supporting Executive Function, Abstract Language Comprehension, and Social Learning -- Executive Function -- Importance of Executive Function in the Classroom -- Using Visual Strengths to Support Academic Success -- Using Technology to Support Visual Learning Strengths -- Supporting Academics Through Technology -- Common Core State Standards (CCSS) -- Literacy -- Supporting Executive Function Through Technology -- Visual Schedules -- Visual/Graphic Organizers -- Checklists -- Visualizing Tasks (Visual Checklists) -- Managing Time -- Organizing Materials and Tasks -- Supporting Social and Communication Skills for Learning Through Technology -- Social Stories and Social Scripts -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Do as I'm Doing: Video Modeling and Autism -- History of Video Modeling -- Theoretical Support for Video Modeling -- Parameters of Video Modeling and Autism -- Video Modeling Implementation -- References -- 9 Tapping into Technical Talent: Using Technology to Facilitate Personal, Social, and Vocational Skills in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) -- The Role of Technology and Positive Development for Youth with ASD -- NeuroVersity Program -- What Is NeuroVersity? -- What Makes NeuroVersity Different? -- Research Results with NeuroVersity Program.

Challenges Faced by Program -- Future Directions -- References -- 10 Evidence-Based Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: TeachTown Basics -- Introduction -- Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder -- Evidence-Based Practices -- Technology-Aided Instruction and Intervention (TAII) -- Discrete Trial Training (DTT) -- Pivotal Response Training (PRT) -- TeachTown Basics: An Exemplar Program that Is Informed by Evidence-Based Practices -- TeachTown Basics: An Overview -- Generalization Lessons -- TeachTown in Practice -- Student Generated Data -- Student One -- Student Two -- Student Three -- School-Level Generated Data -- Emerging Research Data -- Conclusion -- References -- 11 Mobile Technology as a Prosthesis: Using Mobile Technology to Support Community Engagement and Independence -- Technology as a Teaching Tool -- Technology as Prosthesis -- Communication -- Self-management -- Self-instruction -- Challenges -- Technology on the Horizon -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 An Insider's Look at Technology and Autism -- 13 A Look Forward -- Apps -- Wearables -- Robots -- References -- Index.

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