
July 24, 2020 How Technology Can Help Children With Autism
In 2020 the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that about 1 in every 54 US children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prevalence of this disorder makes it essential that parents, family members, and educators understand how to best support children struggling with ASD. We are going to spend some time here exploring the challenges that children on the spectrum and their parents may experience as well as how technology can be used to help these kids.
Challenges of an autistic child
Children who struggle with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) experience varying amounts of difficulty mainly in two specific areas. These children may experience difficulties in social interaction and communication. Additionally, they often have difficulty:- Developing, maintaining, and understanding relationships
- Being flexible with changes in schedules
- Developing language skills
- Learning to read
- Comprehending what they are reading despite being able to read at the same level as their classmates
- Sleeping
- Performing tasks associated with eating and maintaining hygiene