Assistive Technology Comments

Kassidy Krimmel 1st hour

Assistive Technology Comments

                The most interesting thing that I found about my assistive technology for autistic people research was that there are many apps for Apple devices, like iPads, iPods, iPhones, and iTouches.  This is interesting because even though these people have disabilities, they can still be up to date with the new technology that other normal people are too.  The most surprising thing to me was that there is so many programs, devices, electronics, etc. out there for people with autism. For these people, there are so many to choose from, that there has to be at least one program that they really like and helps them a lot. The technology that is most beneficial to users would probably be the Boardmaker because it helps the kids with autism understand and create personal messages and photographs in ways that is easy for them, and works for them. Also, it is uncluttered so it makes it easier for the kids to keep track of all their thoughts in an organized way.

                If I had to use the technology I researched, I would feel grateful.  There are so many devices out there to help people with autism that I would feel very grateful. Also, there is even more research being done to come up with more programs to help people.

                I think people using the assistive technology I researched would be stared at. I don’t know why because these people are just trying to do everything that we do, but they have to do it in a little bit different way we do.