STAR Training - Autism and Assistive Technology

www.StarTraining.org   March 2012 AT can help: Communication Handwriting     Autism Apps Free app with suggestions for apps in numerous categories including: ABA Behavior Communication Fine motor and writing skills Social skills Visual Timers   STAR Training  has more resources including: Apps Links Tools  Special Tweets:  AT & ASD     Autism Awareness Month   STAR Training is using this month's newsletter to share two ways individuals with Autism benefit from using Assistive Technology.    Communication A voice with assistive technology  According to Autism Speaks, researchers have found as many as 25% of individuals with ASD are nonverbal.   Assistive Technology can help individuals with ASD have a voice through speech generating devices also know as Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Click to visit AAC & Autism Learn More Handwriting Typing may be a better option Handwriting can be a challenge for individuals with ASD because of fine motor skills, motor planning, visual deficits, sensory, and language.   Typing can be a great alternative to handwriting. If a student is in school, a personal word processor, classroom computer, or iPad may provide an easier way to complete written assignments.        Learn More   United Cerebral Palsy of Huntsville & Tennessee Valley, Inc. | 1856 Keats Drive NW | Huntsville, Alabama 35810 |