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From Logos to Orthographic Symbols: A Multilevel Fading Computer Program for Teaching Nonverbal Children with Autism
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Hetzroni, Orit E.; Shalem, Uri – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2005
This study investigated the use of a computer-based intervention for teaching orthographic symbols to children with autism. Through a structured seven-step fading procedure, children were taught to identify words from commercially available logos depicting food items. A multiple-probe design across participants was used to examine the effects of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Autism, Orthographic Symbols, Assistive Technology
Collaborative Virtual Environment Technology for People with Autism
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Moore, David; Cheng, Yufang; McGrath, Paul; Powell, Norman J. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2005
Collaborative virtual environments (CVEs) hold great potential for people with autism. An exploratory empirical study was conducted to determine if children and youth with autism could understand basic emotions as represented by a humanoid avatar. Thirty-four participants (ages 7.8-16 years) reported to have autism interacted with a software…
Descriptors: Inferences, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Autism