Are teachers supportive of assistive technology in the classroom for children with autism?
Answer
Teachers are generally supportive of any supports that will help manage disruptive behaviors and engage learning. I try to use technology with the whole classroom if I can. However, if a child is working on a particular program on an iPod or an iPad, I will make them wear headphones to decrease the amount of distraction to their peers.
Tara Warwick, MS, OTR/L
Tara Warwick is an occupational therapist who graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2006 with her Master of Science in Rehab Sciences. She received a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy in 2000 also from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. She has spent her entire career focusing on improving the quality of services for children, primarily targeting children with autism. She currently owns an Oklahoma pediatric therapy practice called Today’s Therapy Solutions and is a consultant for Project PEAK through the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center – Child Study Center. She practices as an occupational therapist in home settings, clinic settings, and school settings. Her specialty includes working with children with autism and challenging behavior.
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