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Assistive Technology to Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Assistive Technology to Support Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Author(s): Rishika Tiwari (National Brain Research Centre, India), Manish Shandilya (Amity University, Haryana, India)and Sonika Charak (National Brain Research Centre, India)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 23
Source title: Assistive Technologies for Assessment and Recovery of Neurological Impairments
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Fabrizio Stasolla (University Giustino Fortunato of Benevento, Italy)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7430-0.ch002

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Abstract

Assistive technology (AT) is defined as any device or technology ranging from low to high that helps to improve functional skills of individuals with cognitive, physical, or neurological disorders. These technologies are devised to improve the functional activities of persons. ATs focussing on cognitive disorders like dementia, autism spectrum disorders, etc. can be categorized as ATs for cognition (ATC) and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). AAC interventions consist of tools that aid the challenges faced by individuals with speech impairment during communication. AACs used often are speech-generating devices (SGD), software programs, and communication apps for efficient production of speech. ATCs include social stories and video modeling strategies. The use of assistive technology in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has great importance due to increased requirement for interventions in helping students. There are several lines of evidence showing the effectiveness of technology-assisted training in ASD patients.

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