Share Paper: HandheldTechnology as Assistive Technology

  1. Deborah Newton, Southern Connecticut State University, United States
  2. Bogdan Zamfir, Southern Connecticut State University, United States
  3. Betty Nelson, University of Alabama Birmingham, United States
Tuesday, March 26 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Grand Ballroom D

Abstract: This roundtable will focus on the use of handheld technology as assistive technology. StoryMaker, an app for creating social narratives and Social Stories, will be presented along with selected research finding on the use of this app in elementary school settings with students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Tips for effective implementation and lessons learned will be shared. Relevant and timely topics in the field of assistive technology related to the use of handheld technology will be introduced and discussed.