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This area of technology was researched and completed by Dana Braschowitz

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This graphic shows common difficulties that individuals with ASD face while in the community, especially in the work force. Below are several technological tools that support these individuals manage stress, time management, social skills, and self determination.

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This area of technology was researched and completed by Rebecca Feis

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This area of technology was researched and completed by Audra Wilkins

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This area of technology was researched and completed by Sarah Ashman

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This video shares an inspiring story of a young man with Autism who runs a cafe after finding his passion making and serving coffee. This video is evidence how even people with disabilities can thrive when provided the right support, opportunities and passion.

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Man with autism runs cafe with a mission of inclusion

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Facts About Employability Skills and Autism

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Facts About Employability Skills and Autism

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Very often, individuals with disabilities struggle in the work force. This can be for a variety of reasons including lack of opportunity, employers are not willing to hire, lack of skills, lack of training//coaching and more.

This is a disappointing fact because worker with Autism have so many strengths that will be reviewed below.

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Technologies That Empower Daily Living for K–1 ASD Learners

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Technologies That Empower Daily Living for K–1 ASD Learners

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This map highlights a compilation of assistive technology to assist students with autism with daily living skills that are commonly taught in kindergarten and 1st grade, including students who are non-verbal, vocal, and semi-verbal. Each section includes products that are age appropriate for my classroom and support independence, understanding, and communication through visual schedules, AAC devices, timers and interactive literacy tools. This resources are specifically chosen to meet my students IEP goals and sensory needs, allowing a structured and engaging environment for them to succeed both academically and in learning life skills.

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This article lists many challenges that individuals with ASD face regarding the work force including atypical communication style, difficulty with time management, sensory issues, anxiety and desire for a consistent schedule.

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Autism at Work: Overcoming Challenges - HelpGuide.org

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While people on the autism spectrum often face unique challenges at work, there are ways to identify overcome obstacles, improve your workplace skills, and find job success.

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Additional Information and Challenges Individuals with ASD Face in the Workforce

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Additional Information and Challenges Individuals with ASD Face in the Workforce

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This article includes facts about difficulties individuals with ASD face, and the importance of structure in order for these workers to be successful.

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Individuals with autism face unique challenges in the workplace. However, with the right training and support, many individuals with ASD can thrive.

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This video provides tips and strategies for people with Autism to be successful in the work place. People with ASD are encouraged to watch this video to learn tools, tips and approaches to work with colleagues, organize their time, manage social situations, etc.

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Navigating the workplace - tips for autistic people

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This is a fantastic reading published by Harvard Business Review explaining that people with Autism have the skills and can even be up to 140% more productive than an average employee when given the right tools and in an appropriate job that matches their skills. The authors argue that discrimination against individuals with ASD, stereotyping people with ASD, and mistreatment of the hiring/employment process, is what impacts ASD individuals in the working community.

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Did you know that an autistic professional is up to 140% more productive than an average employee when properly matched to a job that fits their skills? Yet, discrimination against neurodivergent people continues. That's because most of the "common" workplace practices at the workplace are established for neurotypicality. While the onus to change this really lies with the organizations, the author offers a few strategies to help neurodivergent employees take control of their own success at work.

First, know that your disclosure is your decision. When you own who you are, you may end up finding some allies or even inspire others to disclose their disability or identity. That said, don't pressure yourself. If you're not comfortable talking about your identity or the environment doesn't feel conducive, take your time.

Define what career success looks like for you. Your career path depends on your goals and priorities. Take the time to understand what you value, why you value it, and how you see those impacting your long-term growth.

For undiagnosed or undisclosed autistics, job crafting may be an effective strategy for a sustainable work-life. Job crafting refers to changing some aspects of your tasks, mindset, and relationships to align with your strengths.

Explore your purpose at work. For instance, joining Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and committees focused on bringing people of specific identities or life circumstances together (e.g., culture, disability, caregiving) can help you share your ideas with like-minded and supportive colleagues.

Finally, know that not all office politics are bad. While there may be toxic colleagues or situations pulling you down, you can learn to be your own ally.

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Autism Doesn't Hold People Back at Work. Discrimination Does.

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Did you know that an autistic professional is up to 140% more productive than an average employee when properly matched to a job that fits their skills? Yet, discrimination against neurodivergent people continues. That's because most of the "common" workplace practices at the workplace are established for neurotypicality.

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Useful Information Related to Individuals with Autism

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Useful Information Related to Individuals with Autism

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Several of the above articles and videos provide valuable information regarding individuals with ASD in the workforce providing. The readings and videos discuss challenges that these workers face obtaining and maintaining meaningful employment. Also discussed are simple accommodations and tips that employers can make the improve the work environment. One of the biggest and most important take-aways of the compilation of readings is that individuals with ASD can be even MORE productive than the average employee when properly trained and supported, therefore, resulting in a desirable workplace and the best outcomes for employers.

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Virtual Reality Technology to Support Employability Skills

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Virtual Reality Technology to Support Employability Skills

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Virtual Reality (VR) is a newer but highly effective tool that can be used to support individuals with ASD. VR can target specific skills that workers with ASD may struggle with such as social skills, customer/colleague interactions, problem solving and more. VR can put a user in a "real time" situation where they practice their work skills.

VR is an incredible technology because it can be highly customized and is incredibly engaging. Several components of UDL are incorporated in activities. Since the user is learning in real time scenarios, the probability of retention of skills is higher.

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The Transmitter: Neuroscience News and Perspectives

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How virtual reality is transforming autism studies

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Researchers and autistic artists exploring virtual reality to study, treat and simulate autism traits.

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Floreo uses evidence-based approaches to support neurodiverse individuals with a plethora of skills. These may include new skills, refining old/known skills, and provides coaching in real time. There are customizable lessons that a user can engage in to target specific skills in the work place.

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Floreo | Research-based Virtual Reality Therapy for the Neurodiverse

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Floreo is a research-based and effective therapy that uses VR experiences to teach social, behavioral, and life skills to neurodiverse individuals.

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Cognitopia is an AI program that helps people prepare and succeed with job hunting, interviews, work responsibilities, and interactions with co-workers. It is generated and designed to promote self determination and post-secondary skills.

Cognitopia can help individuals with ASD by coaching, supporting their problem solving skills, and even supporting job searching.

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This subsection reviews necessary assistive technologies that help children with Autism learn daily living skills while reinforcing critical reading skills, including vocabulary, sequencing, comprehension, and exploring expressive and receptive communication. For each entry, educators can explain the tool's purpose and how it is used for literacy and independence.

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Visual Supports/Use of Choiceworks App

Description:

Choiceworks App Visual Schedule

Visual Schedules– These offer students with Autism consistent routines and expectations. The Choiceworks app helps with transition, routines, and independence using customizable boards with images and written words. It reinforces sequencing and vocabulary about daily tasks like “brush,” “eat,” and “clean up.”

Why it Works:

According to Reading Rockets, this also lends to the development of executive functioning and language.

Reading Comprehension (sequencing routines)

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Technology can play a decisive role in helping autistic children build independence in daily living. Tools like visual schedules, step-by-step apps, and AAC devices break down routines into manageable steps and support communication when words are hard to find. These technologies reduce anxiety, increase predictability, and give children the ability to express needs, make choices, and participate more fully in everyday activities like brushing teeth, getting dressed, or preparing snacks. With the right tools, technology bridges confidence, routine, and self-reliance.

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Vocabulary refers to the body of words a person understands and uses. For students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), developing expressive and receptive language is critical for communication, comprehension, and academic success. Technology can support vocabulary learning through visual, auditory, and interactive tools that enhance word recognition and usage.

Recommended Technologies:

1. Proloquo2Go – AAC App
Proloquo2Go is a symbol-based augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) app designed to help non-verbal or minimally verbal students build expressive language. It supports vocabulary development by allowing students to construct sentences using visuals and voice output.

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🌟 Tools That Support Our Youngest Learners 🌟

In our K–1 classroom, we prioritize tools that embrace every child’s unique way of learning and communicating. These technologies have proven especially powerful for our students with autism, including non-verbal and semi-verbal learners:

Book Creator – A true gem in early literacy! It allows students to create personalized books using pictures, symbols, audio, and text. This flexibility empowers children to express themselves in the way that feels most natural to them.

Raz-Kids – This tool meets our early readers right where they are. With its leveled books, built-in audio narration, and fun comprehension quizzes, Raz-Kids keeps students engaged and supports their reading development step-by-step.

Epic!
Offers read-aloud books, interactive texts, picture books, and a visual interface perfect for young and autistic learners.

Tales2Go

An audiobook streaming service that can help with comprehension and auditory processing, especially helpful for non-verbal students.

Reading Skill Focus: Vocabulary
AAC tools strengthen core vocabulary usage and support sentence-level communication, which is foundational for expressive language and word recognition.

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Voice Dream Reader – Supporting Literacy for Young Adults with Disabilities

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Voice Dream Reader – Supporting Literacy for Young Adults with Disabilities

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Voice Dream Reader – Promoting Literacy for Young People with Special Needs

Voice Dream Reader is an astute text-to-speech reader that lets users listen to and share books, articles, and web pages in a completely new way. It also enables everyone to have a better life despite the barriers that vision loss can create. It will read books, PDFs, Word documents, and web pages out loud in high-quality voices.

This tool enables individuals with print disabilities (such as a nonverbal or semi-verbal learner) to access academic and vocational materials and daily living information as they prepare to leave the public school system.

It provides a dignified environment for age-appropriate content and serves literacy, independence, and real-world preparation.

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Timer Apps & Visual Countdown Timers - Timer Apps And Visual Countdowns

Apps such as Time Timer and Choiceworks Timer help students see time visually. This also allows them to move from one task to another more fluidly and independently. RIF Connection: Labels like this one, ‘Clean Up — 2 Minutes,’ aid in functional reading and following visual directions.

Description: Visual timers, such as Time Timer and Choiceworks Timer, show students time visually so they can see time passing, offering motivation for students with Autism to transition between activities, complete tasks, and understand how much time they have left.

Where It Helps Students with Autism:

* Transitions: Fewer meltdowns when students are prepared for the routine changes (e.g., “2 minutes until cleanup”)

* Promotes Independence: Fosters an independent approach to learning without needing adults to constantly urge students to complete tasks.

* Supports Focus: Can help keep students on task during literacy or routine-based tasks.

* Minimizes Cognitive Overload: Many learners can not process verbal instructions and must hear the exact instructions several times.

Literacy Tie-In:

Timers: Teachers can also label timers with text (e.g., “Brush Teeth – 2 Minutes”) and use them with written step cards to support generalization of time-related vocabulary, task sequencing, and functional reading comprehension. Review time and time again, students learn to associate everyday words with actions, which is how they learn language and language, at the same time, after formulaic words become gradually integrated.

Timer Apps (Time Timer, Choiceworks Timer)

Reading Comprehension (understanding time-related tasks)

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"According to the National Reading Panel, vocabulary development is crucial for reading comprehension (Read Naturally, Inc.).

Assistive & Educational Technologies for Daily Living Skills

This bundle showcases tech resources helping nonverbal and early learners with autism with daily living and life skills. The tools foster independence, enable students to complete real-world tasks, such as brushing teeth, getting dressed, eating meals, and transitioning from one activity to another. All resources are chosen to address the specific sensory, cognitive, and language needs of K–1 students in a supportive and predictable manner.

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*Time Timer – Helps visualise time during transitions throughout the day to reduce stress.

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Epic! is a digital library designed specifically for early readers. It provides thousands of age-appropriate books with read-aloud options, highlighting text as it’s read. The visual and audio support makes it ideal for Kindergarten to 1st-grade students with Autism, especially non-verbal or emerging readers. Books can be sorted by topic or level to align with student interests and IEP comprehension goals.

Features:

Read-aloud narration
Picture books and leveled readers
Student-friendly interface
Audio and visual support
Tracks reading progress

Literacy Skill: Comprehension
Grade Level: Pre-K –

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Tales2Go – Audiobooks for Comprehension Growth

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Tales2Go – Audiobooks for Comprehension Growth

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Tales2Go offers a large collection of audiobooks that support listening comprehension and language development. It’s especially beneficial for students who are non-verbal or semi-verbal, allowing them to access stories and language structures without the pressure of decoding text. The multisensory experience promotes engagement and vocabulary growth

Features:
Supports auditory learners
Promotes attention and comprehension
Great for storytime and individual listening
Aligned with early childhood literacy goals
Works on tablets and desktops

Literacy Skill: Comprehension
Grade Level: Pre-K –

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Teaching children with autism can be a rewarding experience. 

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As educators and parents, we are not simply teaching routines or building vocabulary; we are opening up possibilities.

Technology, when adopted mindfully, is more than a tool; it is a voice for the nonverbal, a routine for the anxious, a bridge for the disconnected.

Every timer, visual schedule, AAC device, and learning app in this round-up is a step in the direction of greater independence, confidence, and communication.

Making these tools part of daily life helps not only to promote academic growth but also to cultivate a child’s dignity and agency.

We cannot stop now. We MUST keep working together, imagining and advocating, because every child deserves a voice and the ability to thrive.

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AAC is a communication tool used by individuals with limited speech/language. This assistive communication may include low tech or high tech options that support in the workplace and are discussed in the reading. Some low tech options include notes or simple written directions. Higher tech options include technology or computers such as communication devices on an iPad or tablet, or computer apps.

The benefit of AAC is that it allows the user to effectively communicate with his/her colleagues, boss and customers. AAC allows users to ask and answer questions, have meaningful conversations and advocate for their wants and needs. This results in a more productive work environment.

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AAC in the Workplace: What Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Tools Do People Use at Work?

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Ability Central examines the ways augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) tools improve work performance, job satisfaction, and career advancement for workers with disabilities.

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This video discusses apps that can be used to support individuals in the work place such as setting reminders, communication tools, tracking time and navigation.

With these supports, individuals can function more independently in the work force and will have more opportunities for successful employment.

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10 NEW Apple Features for Autistic People (WWDC24)

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It is imperative that as a society, we do what we can do support individuals with disabilities to be successful. By including technology such as VR, AAC devices, AI tools, Smart Watches and Apps, individuals with ASD have opportunity to practice and develop skills that are necessary for the work force. These tools can help with time management, social skills training, organizing to-do lists, reminders of tasks, and support with communicating to colleagues and customers.

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Some individuals with autism and other disabilities have participated in some kind of Community Based Instruction (CBI) . During this type of instruction, these students learn how to participate in community activities such as shopping, traveling, going to restaurants, etc. With the help of certain technologies, anxieties can be reduced when participating in these activities.

Below are some technologies that will be useful when having outings in the community.

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When utilizing public transportation, it is essential to have a schedule to make arrangements for arriving to destinations on time. When using the MyRide app in Broward County , it gives real time locations of bus routes and estimated times of arrival.

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MyRide.broward.org helps you know when the next three buses will arrive straight to your location! Search by bus stop ID (listed at each stop) or Route Number to find it on the map and get estimated arrival times based on the bus’s location. View other routes in your bus stop by scrolling on the right and selecting the bus route.

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AngelSense is a device used to give the exact location of an individual. When traveling independently, someone with autism may get confused or turned around. When this happens , AngelSense can help locate the individual quickly and accurately.

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AngelSense assistive technology for autism and special needs kids, adults, and seniors. Designed for your loved one’s safety and independence.

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The Autism Daddy, gives his review of AngelSense.

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The Autism Daddy Talks About Why He Loves AngelSense GPS Tracker for Kids

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Proloquo2Go is an app that can be downloaded on an ipad or tablet that gives individuals the access to communication. The app allows for users to request items , this would be beneficial for outings such as shopping or restaurants.

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Our AAC app family has two new members supporting children and parents on their AAC journey.

Built from the ground up with an easy-to-use layout, step-by-step guidance and support, you can easily make communication with AAC a part of your everyday life.

Try AssistiveWare Proloquo and Proloquo Coach free of charge for one month.

You'll love how this symbol-based app helps users learn how to express themselves. Proloquo2Go puts the user's development first, with innovative features based on clinical knowledge and user research.

It's also one of the few AAC apps designed to support all users, from beginning to advanced. Completely customizable and designed for a range of fine-motor and visual skills, the app's versatility makes it useful for non-speaking people with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and a range of other diagnoses or speech impediments like apraxia and dysarthria.

Grow and develop

Communicate with ease

Core words stay in the same place throughout the vocabulary to aid motor planning.

Customizable folder organization. You can also create your own folders easily, based on thematic templates.

Designed for a range of fine-motor and visual skills with options like 23 pre-programmed grid sizes and accessibility settings which support scanning and Apple's VoiceOver.

Use it your way

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The app continues to grow with us, and each update brings only greater utility and reward. Rupert is seventeen now, and I can't see us ever using any other communication format.

Proloquo2Go lets you be you. Choose from 100 voices, ranging from friendly adult voices to genuine children's voices and bilingual voices. The voices are created using real recorded speech, making them feel surprisingly natural. For some languages, you even have multiple options.

Exploring insurance options for Proloquo2Go? We've got you covered.

Our partner, AbleNet, specializes in guiding people through the insurance process for AAC apps and devices. AbleNet works with ALL speech-language pathologists, regardless of their experience with speech devices.

Visit AbleNet's site or contact our support team and get Proloquo2Go the hassle-free way.

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Make every environment set up for quick access to AAC. These printable communication boards are handy to use across different environments. This is very helpful when the device is not available. Using core word boards means you can make AAC always available.
Quick communication boards (new!)
More words to communicate with. Read how to use the Quick communication boards.
Core word boards

Gateway to Language & Learning is an efficient core word vocabulary offering user vocabularies for children, teens, and adults.

Proloquo2Go has the CrescendoTM core word vocabulary built-in. The Gateway to Language and Learning© vocabulary is available as an in-app purchase.

Learn more about Crescendo and Gateway

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Challenges and Barriers that individuals with Autism face in the Community

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Challenges and Barriers that individuals with Autism face in the Community

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Limited Communication skills

Limited Safety awareness

Limited sense of direction

Limited visual supports in community areas such as parks, shopping plazas, movies, etc.

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AMC has partnered with Autism Society to provide a sensory friendly environment for individuals with autism and other special needs.

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For guests and families living with autism or other special needs.

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Research on ipad and assistive software in community involvement

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Research on ipad and assistive software in community involvement

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This journal article describes how the ipad and software Book Creator were used to implement assistance in shopping and making decisions in the community.

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iPad Based Picture and Video Activity[2]

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Project 10

This is a grant-funded special project run by DOE and USF that explicitly educates, trains, and, most of all, helps our special needs students with their post-secondary goals, either school- or job-related. The website links to many resources, and it is a great starting point if colleagues or parents are unfamiliar with secondary transitions.

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Project 10: Transition Education Network

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Project 10 Transition Education Network mission, funding, training, and transition stakeholder support.

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Think College, the institute for Community Inclusion, has an amazing search feature that a student can use to research by state where colleges offer programs to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Search by state for colleges and universities offering opportunities to students with intellectual disability

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Welcome to the Transition Roadmap to Postsecondary Education!

This website provides goals and action steps to help guide your transition to education after high school; it is a different look at the transition than Project 10.

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Disability

A recent and informative article addresses how the effective incorporation of UDL and ABA theories can allow all students to find success at the postsecondary level. It also includes a comprehensive list of technologies that are applicable for academic success.

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OCALI Lifespan Transitions Center collaborated with the AT&AEM Center to create a resource list of apps for both iOS and Android users to reference that can help support greater access and independence for community membership, adult learning, and community employment.

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Co-Writer is a handy app that can be used for any type of operating system. The app, once loaded as a extension to the program has features that include:

Word predict

Flexible spelling (populates while you type)

Speech to text

Text-to-speech (corrections while writing)

Topic Dictionary and Momentary Dictionary

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Organization:
University, School(s), or School District

Add the ability to manage your entire organization.

Get everyone on the same page with access to shared data.

Make your life easy with optional domain & subdomain licensing.

Includes access to our deployment and support specialists.

Plans vary so get in touch!

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Word prediction that is grammar smart and inventive spelling aware. Speech recognition allows you to speak it, and we'll write it.

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Kurzweil Education is an amazing program that is like having your own study buddy, paper editor, motivator, and homeroom teacher by your side while you do ANY type of education. It can be learning how to write a paper, college algebra, building a ship's engine, or training for flights to the moon - and this program will interface with your already set up school sites and documents to assist in all ways possible. Check out the YouTube video to see how all things are possible.

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At Kurzweil Education, we believe every learner deserves the opportunity to unlock their potential. With the help of our literacy software, Kurzweil 3000-firefly and Kurzweil 1000, learners can actively engage in authentic learning experiences in the ways that work best for them. This, in turn, enables real learning to happen and helps unlock each learner’s unique potential. Learn how we unlock potential using multisensory approaches to reading, comprehension, study skills, writing, and test-taking by visiting www.KurzweilEdu.com.

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An additional interfacing program with both computer platforms can be of assistance, no matter the setup of your class or level of education.

It can do such features as:

Text-to-speech

Translate to multiple languages

Simplify as in lower Lexile

Capture as in highlight and paste to an additional page

PDF conversions

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University, School(s), or School District

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Get everyone on the same page with access to shared data.

Make your life easy with optional domain & subdomain licensing.

Includes access to our deployment and support specialists.

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Read aloud (TTS) accessible and inaccessible text (OCR), simplify difficult vocabulary, and translate English into other languages.

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This is a very informative visual that breaks down the app list for assistive technology by need area. It also incorporates behavioral needs and motor skills that are sometimes overlooked. These skills need to be refreshed and sometimes tweaked when entering new settings, such as different college classrooms or libraries.

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Do you have students with disabilities or special needs? If so, you may benefit from assistive technology: a technology used by an individual with a disability to perform a function that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.

Recent research has identified a positive correlation between improved reading abilities and mental health and students with reading disabilities' use of assistive technology apps. We've compiled a list of the best 30 assistive technology apps for children and adolescents, and arranged them according to category of usefulness:

Vision assistive technology apps

Speech, hearing & communication assistive technology apps

Time & task management assistive technology apps

Emotional/behavioral assistive technology apps

Motor skills assistive technology apps

Miscellaneous assistive technology apps

What do all of these apps in common? They empower young learners to try out and identify resources that will help them be successful in a learning or community environment. Which of the following assistive technology apps do you use most frequently? Which apps are noteworthy but not included on this list? Feel free to share your favorite resources our way!

See also 15 Questions To Ask About Tech Integration In Your Classroom

Vision
Be My Eyes
Volunteers all around the world answer calls to help users read, coordinate outfits, cook, operate machinery, and more tasks. The average wait time is only 15 seconds!
Matrix Game 1 and Matrix Game 3
Matrix Game helps users develop their visual perception skills. Children can improve their attention, concentration, visual discrimination, spatial orientation, classification, and categorization skills through these games.

Speech, Hearing & Communication
Articulation Station
This app's 22 sound programs target sounds in the initial, middle, and final positions of words, sentences, and stories.
Avaz AAC
Communicate using pictures and text - Avaz lets you tap words to form sentences, access core words, and personalize words quickly.
ClaroSpeak Plus
This reading and writing app offers high quality text-to-speech and cloud storage integration.
Flip Writer
Designed for adults and children with speech or hearing impairments, Flip Writer allows users to type messages displayed on two displays (one facing inward and one facing outward).
Natural Reader
Natural Reader allows users to upload their e-textbooks, eBooks, and class notes in order to listen to them as audio files. The app reads text, PDF, webpages, and eBooks.
OverDrive
One of the most highly-reviewed apps on this list, OverDrive allows users to borrow eBooks and audiobooks and to stream videos from their library.
Pictello
Users can create stories, schedules, slideshows, and more on Pictello, which includes text-to-speech capabilities, multimedia integration, and more exciting features.
Proloquo2Go
Geared for people who cannot speak or need help being understood, this app features natural sounding voices to communicate with others.
SentenceBuilder
SentenceBuilder is made to help aged 4-13 learners build grammatically correct sentences. The app includes over 100 pictures, 60 encouragement animations, and statistics to track progress.
TalkTyper
A speech-to-text app that allows users to record audio and instantly translate it into text form.
The Sounding Out Machine
Readers can sound words out with this helpful app. Features enable users to chunk words into syllables and use phonics to sound out words.
Voice Dream Reader
Listen to any document or ebook via text-to-speech software. The app offers 36 built-in iOS voices in 27 languages.

Time & Task Management
Choiceworks
This app helps children manage daily routines, intense emotions, and communication skills. It includes a Schedule Board, Waiting Board, Feelings Board, and Feelings Scale.
Companion by Identifor
This app (designed for teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder) centers Abby the avatar, who helps students manage calendars, set reminders, navigate school and work schedules, manage money, anticipate the weather, and more.
Evernote
Students can organize all of their notes (written, typed, and visual), conquer to-do lists, and connect with Google Calendar.
I'm On It: Focus Timer for ADHD & ASD
This timer helps those who have difficulty staying focused on a task at hand. Users can set timers for up to 60 minutes, divide large tasks into chunks, and hear audible reminders or silent vibrations to cue them to stay on task.
Memory Training
Children can improve their focus, problem-solving, and multitasking skills by keeping distractions and impulses in check.
Too Noisy
Help students learn how to manage their volume in indoor settings with Too Noisy. This app graphically displays the background noise level within a room.

Emotional/Behavioral
Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame
Teach problem-solving, self-discipline, planning, and task persistence skills with a Sesame Street monster friend (available in English and Spanish).
iMoodJournal
Track your mood, sleep patterns, medication, symptoms, stress levels, anxiety, energy levels, cycles, and more in order to gain insight into your patterns of thinking and living.
Model Me Going Places
Designed for children with Asperger Syndrome or Autism, Model Me Going Places helps users navigate potentially challenging community locations, like salons, shopping malls, doctor's offices, playgrounds, grocery stores, and restaurants.
Positive Penguins
Build resilience in learners by journeying with four positive penguins, designed to help children learn that feelings arise from their own thinking, and if they challenge their negative thought patterns, they can see things in a more optimistic light.

Motor Skills
Busy Shapes
Help children improve their ability to handle simple projects through a series of interactive puzzles.
GoNoodle
GoNoodle hosts over 300 dance videos, yoga exercises, and mindfulness activities for young children. The library includes great activities for brain/movement breaks.
Otsimo Special Education
Otsimo is an award-winning app created for children with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, Down's syndrome, Asperger's, and other special needs. Otsimo teaches essential concepts that help develop thinking, communication, and motor skills.

Miscellaneous
Air Sketch
Turn your iPad into a wireless whiteboard and project live sketches to a nearby computer in three simple steps.
Montessori Numbers
Montessori Numbers helps children learn the relationship between numbers and the quantity they represent. This is a great app for students who have math-related learning disabilities.
SoundNote
This tool tracks what students type and draw while simultaneously recording audio, so if the learner misses a bit of information, they can play the audio back and fill in the gaps in their notes.

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What do all of these assistive technology apps in common? They empower learners to try & identify resources that will help them be successful.