Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder By Teresa A. Cardon
2016 | 176 Pages | ISBN: 3319208713 | PDF | 2 MB
2016 | 176 Pages | ISBN: 3319208713 | PDF | 2 MB
This volume analyzes recent technological breakthroughs in aiding children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Chapters offer practical guidance in such areas as assessment, treatment planning, and collaborative intervention. The book also presents findings on hardware and software innovations and emphasizes their effectiveness in clinical practices that are targeted to specific cognitive, social, academic and motor skill areas. In addition, it describes promising new deficit-reducing and skill-enhancing technologies on the horizon. Technology and Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder is an essential resource for clinicians and related professionals as well as researchers and graduate students across such disciplines as child and school psychology, rehabilitation medicine, educational technology, occupational therapy, speech pathology and social work.