Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Teresa A. Cardon, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, has worked with individuals on the autism spectrum for more than 20 years. Dr. Cardon completed her doctoral training in Speech & Hearing Science with an autism emphasis and is currently the Director of Autism Studies at Utah Valley University. Dr. Cardon has published her research on autism in peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences both nationally and internationally. Dr. Cardon’s first line of research focuses on video modeling with young children with autism. Her second line of research focuses on fictional narratives with character’s who have an ASD. She is the author of three books that offer intervention support for individuals on the autism spectrum: Top Ten Tips (2008), Initiations and Interactions (2006) and Let's Talk Emotions (2004).

Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. AAC for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessment and Establishing Treatment Goals.- Chapter 3. The Use of Technology in the Treatment of Autism.- Chapter 4. Technology, Autism and Occupational Therapy.-Chapter 5. Collaborative Teaming: OT and SLP Co-Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder.- Chapter 6. Supporting the Writing Skills of Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Through Assistive Technologies.- Chapter 7. Using Visual Organizers and Technology: Supporting Executive Function, Abstract Language Comprehension and Social Learning.- Chapter 8. Do as I'm Doing: Video Modeling and Autism.- Chapter 9. Tapping into Technical Talent: Using Technology to Facilitate Personal, Social and Vocational Skills in Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).- Chapter 10. Evidence-Based Instruction for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Teach Town Basics.- Chapter 11. An Mobile Technology as a Prosthesis: Using Mobile Technology to Support Community Engagement and Independence.- Chapter 12. An Insider's Look at Technology and Autism.- Chapter 13. A Look Forward.

"Teresa Cardon, as Editor of this volume, has addressed how technology, both hardware and software, can be used with individuals with Autism. ... It provides an excellent review and foundation for understanding the wide range of technology tools, resources, and techniques as well as insight into future implications in all areas of Special Needs, not just in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders." (Closing The Gap, December 2018 - January 2019)

"This comprehensive and technologically-inspired book presents new ideas and strategies for improving the lives of children with autism spectrum disorder. ... This book is written on an academic level that is most suitable for mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, psychologists, researchers, school counselors and clinicians, occupational and speech therapists, as well as graduate students in related studies and disciplines. ... I highly recommend this book ... ." (Michael S. Goldsby, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2016)