ASD and Assistive Technology
Sigafoos, J., Schlosser, R. W., and Sutherland, D. 2009 In ''International Encyclopaedia of Rehabilitation''. Buffalo, NY: International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange. ASD and Assistive Technology
Sigafoos, J., Schlosser, R. W., and Sutherland, D. (2009). “Augmentative and Alternative Communication”. In International Encyclopaedia of Rehabilitation. Buffalo, NY: International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange. (online encyclopedia)
Jeff Sigafoos is an educational psychologist based at Victoria University. He has a specialist interest in ASD and, in particular, the use of augmentative communication technologies.
The authors’ account of their research on ASD and different types of communication tool provides some insight into the potential of technologies such as iPads to enhance communication for students with ASD and other disabilities – as does this Education Review article.
Chajecka, E. V. (November 2010). “iPadding into an Autistic World”. New Zealand Education Review. (online edition)
| Relevance | Resources for further learning | Resources for taking action | Resources for learning about other people's stories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiry and knowledge-building | |||
| Leading change | |||
| Understanding autism spectrum disorder | |||
| Understanding inclusion | |||
| Effective schools | |||
| Special education and ASD in NZ school settings | |||
| Audit | |||
| Building inclusive school cultures | |||
| Producing inclusive school policies | |||
| Evolving inclusive practices | Y | ||
| Managing transitions | |||
| Specific issues for secondary schools |