Technology and autism

HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO APPROPRIATE SPACES AND EXPERIENCES FOR LEARNERS WITH AUTISMAUTISM AND TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE, PLYMOUTH

THE SOUTH EAST PEER REVIEW AND DEVELOPMENT GROUP

INTRODUCTION TO THE PROJECTWhat we did and why.

THIS GUIDE IS DESIGNED TO BE A SIMPLE, EASY TO READ AND FOLLOW GUIDE TO ENABLING THE USE OF COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY AT YOUR COLLEGE OR EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT

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JOHN PETTIFOR

LEARNING TECHNOLOGISTST. PIERS SCHOOL & COLLEGEYOUNG EPILEPSY

TANYA OWEN

LITERACY, NUMERACY, COMMUNICATIONCURRICULUM LEADTHE FORTUNE CENTRE OF RIDING THERAPY

DAN AXSON

LECTURERST. JOHN’S SCHOOL & COLLEGE

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•Who are you?•What you want?•Scenarios•Live video call•Questions

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We will achieve our goal if you go away thinking differently about how technology can support people with Autism

Technology is anything from a pen to a robot

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Now it’s over to you

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GROUPS

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Scenario 1. George is a severely autistic and highly capable learner who has very negative emotions towards PEGI ratings.

Scenario 2.Georgina has an aversion to classroom situations andnew people watching or assessing her.

Scenario 3.Sam has crippling anxieties about going to new places or meeting new people.He is in his final year and needs to look at places he may use when he leaves.

How might these situations adversely affect these young people?

How could you use technology to support them?

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Live presentation from Sam for our open day

at St. John’s College Brighton

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Thank you

Any questions?