Emerging and Evolving Technologies: Support and Independence for Students with Asperger's

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Skeele, R. & Russo, C. (2011). Emerging and Evolving Technologies: Support and Independence for Students with Asperger's. In M. Koehler & P. Mishra (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference 2011 (pp. 4223-4228). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
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Conference Information

Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (SITE) 2011
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
March 7, 2011
ISBN 1-880094-84-3
  Matthew Koehler & Punya Mishra
AACE

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Rosemary Skeele, Concetta Russo, Seton Hall University, United States

Abstract

Increasing numbers of persons with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), an autism spectrum disorder, are identified each year. High functioning, AS students with average or above average intelligence may have special needs requiring a variety of supports to execute everyday life activities and achieve independence. Computer-based tools are being repurposed to address these special needs to level the field for AS learners who appear to have a natural affinity for technology. This research pursues and investigates technologies recently reported to be of assistance to Asperger’s students who need the support of teachers, technology directors and media specialists to discover and utilize the vast array of available technology tools in their educational setting. Creative minds are required to continue repurposing new technologies into assistive technologies.

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