Assistive technology comes in a wide variety of forms from an AAC device all the way to a pencil grip. Assistive technology is meant to enhance the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Students with Autism can benefit from using assistive technology such as visual representation systems. Visual representation systems can include pictures, drawings, photographs, written dialogue, objects, etc. Visual representations can help the student see what they are supposed to do as opposed to just reading what they are supposed to do.
Visual representations can be made with many different materials. Visual representations can be made without any electronic devices being used such as 3-ring binders, dry erase boards, manila folders, Velcro, laminated items, photographs, etc. Some devices that are electronic include tape recorders, video cameras, computers, etc.
A visual schedule is an example of an assistive technology that can be used for a student with Autism. A visual schedule is a set of pictures that displays the steps to a certain activity. Visual schedules help students understand their daily life events.
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| Example of a visual schedule |
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