Technology for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Demetria Ennis-Cole is an Associate Professor in the Department of Learning Technologies at the University of North Texas. She has degrees in Computer Science and Curriculum & Instruction (emphasis area: Computer Education). She worked in industry as a Programmer for International Business Machines and spent 6 years at Louisiana State University as a Computer Analyst before she accepted a faculty position with The University of North Texas. She is a member of several state, national, and international organizations including The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and The International Society for Technology in Education. Her research interest focuses on Technology Utilization by Special Populations (Mature Adults, Children in the Primary Grades, and Children in the Autism Spectrum). She is the director of the Technology and Applied Research in Autism Laboratory (http://tara.unt.edu) where she plans and implements technology enhanced interventions for young children in the Autism Spectrum.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders and Technology.- Including Families in the Equation.- Characteristics of Learners with Autism and Ways Technology Can Provide Benefits.- Applications of Technology for Students with ASD.- Make it and Take it with Applications Software: Sample Technology-Created Activities for Academic and Social Skill Development.- Selecting and Evaluating Technology Tools for Autistic Learners.