ERIC Number: EJ1167404
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Jan
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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Technology Use as a Support Tool by Secondary Students with Autism
Hedges, Susan H.; Odom, Samuel L.; Hume, Kara; Sam, Ann
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v22 n1 p70-79 Jan 2018
The purpose of this study was to examine how secondary students with autism spectrum disorder use technology in supportive ways. In this self-report survey study, 472 adolescents with autism spectrum disorder enrolled in high school described the forms of technology they use and purposes for which they use it. Students reported the benefits as well as barriers to technology use at school. They reported using technology in school and home settings in a variety of supportive ways such as increasing their independence, reducing their anxiety, and increasing their social opportunities. Findings suggest that practitioners may benefit from learning how to integrate technology as an instructional and support tool for their students with autism spectrum disorder. Recommendations for future research are provided.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Technology Uses in Education, Educational Technology, High School Students, Barriers, Access to Computers, Family Environment, Questionnaires, Student Surveys, Statistical Analysis, Computer Use, Internet, Ownership, Social Media, Interpersonal Communication, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education; High Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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Identifiers - Location: North Carolina; California; Wisconsin
IES Funded: Yes
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