Technology and the Treatment of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (eBook)

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.