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A Virtual Approach to Teaching Safety Skills to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Self, Trisha; Scudder, Rosalind R.; Weheba, Gamal; Crumrine, Daiquirie – Topics in Language Disorders, 2007
Recent advancements in the development of hardware/software configurations for delivering virtual reality (VR) environments to individuals with disabilities have included approaches for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This article describes a study comparing benefits of using VR to benefits of an integrated/visual treatment model…
Descriptors: Safety Education, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education
An Evolution of Virtual Reality Training Designs for Children with Autism and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
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Strickland, Dorothy C.; McAllister, David; Coles, Claire D.; Osborne, Susan – Topics in Language Disorders, 2007
This article describes an evolution of training programs to use first-person interaction in virtual reality (VR) situations to teach safety skills to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Multiple VR programs for children aged 2 to 9 were built and tested between 1992 and 2007. Based on these…
Descriptors: Safety Education, Computer Simulation, Teaching Methods, Computer Uses in Education
Beyond CAI: Computers, Language, and Persons with Mental Retardation.
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Bull, Glen L.; And Others – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
This paper reviews learning characteristics and best intervention practices for the mentally retarded; research on the use of computer-assisted instruction to teach language skills; alternative models for computer use, such as expert systems and learner-based software; characteristics of computer-based language activities that complement learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Computers, Culture, and Learning.
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Westby, Carol; Atencio, David J. – Topics in Language Disorders, 2002
Opinions vary regarding the impact of computers on children and value of using computers in the education of children. This article discusses the impact of technology on culture, attitudes about technological change, the nature of literacy in a technological society, and frameworks for thinking about teaching and learning with technology.…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Children, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software