Assistive & Instructional Technology

Kevin M. Ayres and Erinn Whiteside

(Part of the PRO-ED Series on Autism Spectrum Disorders–Second Edition)

Assistive and Instructional Technology is a guide to using technology in the classrooms of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This book describes the difference between assistive and instructional technology and how they are related. It identifies key features to look for in new technology and provides step-by-step support for using it effectively. This succinct resource describes critical aspects of current technology that result in improved learning outcomes.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Types of Technology in the Learning Environment
3. Selecting Technology for the Learning Environment
4. Planning Implementation and Monitoring Effects
5. Designing Technology Solutions for Discrete Trial Instruction
6. Designing Instruction for Multi-Step Skills
7. Summary and Conclusions

88 pages • 6" x 9" • softcover • ©2018