Mobile Technology as a Prosthesis: Using Mobile Technology to Support Community Engagement and Independence

This chapter begins with an overview of ways mobile technologies have been used in the literature to teach and support individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The attention then narrows to synthesize the literature related to the use of mobile technology as a self-support tool for independence rather than as a teacher-directed instructional tool. The discussion focuses on the use of mobile technology, essentially as a prosthesis to aide an individual in daily living. Evidence from the literature on instructional methods for teaching individuals to use mobile technologies to support and teach themselves is provided. The chapter concludes with some remarks on evolving technologies that may further enhance the ability of mobile devices to serve as supports for individuals with ASD in the natural environment.

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