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Addressing Executive Function Using Assistive Technology to Increase Access to the 21st Century Skills

Addressing Executive Function Using Assistive Technology to Increase Access to the 21st Century Skills
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Author(s): Brenda Smith Myles (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence, USA)and Jan Rogers (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 15
Source title: Special and Gifted Education: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0034-6.ch079

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Abstract

Access to the common core and the general education environment are attainable goals for learners on the autism spectrum when their autism is clearly understood and meaningful supports and instruction are in place. This chapter focuses on one area that is often not addressed for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) yet is critical to academic success: executive function. Specifically, this chapter overviews the executive function challenges related to ASD and technology supports in the executive functions areas of (a) information management, (b) materials management, (c) time management, and (d) self-management.

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