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Exploring the Effects of the AutisMate Application on a 12 year-old boy with ASD: A Case Study

  • Natalie G. Wall, M.A. (Author) Baylor University image/svg+xml
    Natalie Grace Wall earned her Master of Arts degree in Educational Psychology from Baylo r University. She currently resides in Australia with the goal of starting a Ph.D. program in 2019. She has presented at national conferences and has publications in the area of education. Her research interests include children with developmental disabilities, technology in education and first-generation students.
  • Julie Ivey, Ph.D. (Author) Baylor University
    Dr. Julie Ivey is an Associate Professor in the Educational Psychology Department in the School of Education at Baylor University. She teaches primarily in the School Psychology program. She is a licensed School Psychologist. She supervises School Psychology graduate students in the field and conducts psychoeducational evaluations for local school districts. She has numerous publications and state and national presentations in the area of autism. She serves on the Policy Council for the state of Texas for individuals with disabilities. She earned her Ph.D. at Oklahoma State University in Educational Psychology. Her research agenda includes children with autism, family systems, equine therapy, sibling issues, and coping styles of parents related to autism.
  • Karen Frederick, Ph.D. (Author) Houston Baptist University image/svg+xml
    Karen Frederick, Ph.D., LPC, CSC is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at Houston Baptist University. She is the program coordinator for the Masters of Education in School Counseling program. Her research interests include Equine-Assisted Counseling, quality of life and enhancing intellectual functioning in children with Autism, and areas related to school counseling.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.394
Abstract
The study examines the effectiveness of the iPad application "AutisMate" in promoting the modeling of social communication and social interaction skills in a 12 year-old boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The study uses a single-subject, embedded, case study design. It calls attention to the use of assistive technology in school settings for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The themes explored are the participant’s independence, his social communication skills, and social interaction skills. A late theme was the participant’s non-compliant behavior in math class. Researchers found that many factors could have affected the difference on the two measures Gilliam Autism Rating Scale and Social Communication Questionnaire from pre- to post-tests, and further research is needed. There were no conclusive results that "AutisMate" had a relationship with the boy’s social interaction and communication skills.
Keywords
Assistive Technology, Autism, Behavior Problems, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Handheld Devices
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Wall, N. G., Ivey, J., & Frederick, K. (2019). Exploring the Effects of the AutisMate Application on a 12 year-old boy with ASD: A Case Study. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 14(2), 51-67. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.394

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