This course focuses on the application of assistive technology to interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other non-physical disabilities. The course addresses a) the principles of assistive technology (at), b) assessment of students for at, and c) the at continuum of low, mid, and high technology. A range of hardware (E.G., ipad, computers, specialized speech generating devices), software (E.G., imovie, board maker), and interventions (E.G., Video modeling, alternative and augmentative communication strategies, academic skills) will be considered.
Credits: 3.0