Autism fact #16

Technology innovation has benefited from AND benefited people in the autistic community.

Technology has been shown to increase verbal skills, given some a voice, advance STEAM abilities, improve social skills and through digital tools promote confidence. Innovation in technology has benefited tremendously thanks to autistic individuals like Temple Grandin (Animal Scientist) and Satoshi Tajiri (Creator of Nintendo’s Pokémon) today.

Two forms of assistive tech for students on the autism spectrum include teaching technologies and communication technologies. As teachers become more comfortable with technology and technology integrates with the individual, we will start to see a shift in our perceptions of autism.

See how technology has helped give Dillan a voice: Apple: Dillans Voice on Vimeo

From helping kids in class participate: This New Technology Can Help Kids With Autism Participate In Class | HuffPost Canada Parents (huffingtonpost.ca)

Given the profound impact and connection, technology has also created roles and jobs for adults on the spectrum. Financial services, energy, tech, retail companies and wider require people who bring the qualities and skills that are critical to success in innovation and creativity in the workplace.

 Autism thanks to the IoT becomes viral, social media has provided a platform to build and connect including podcasts direct from the autistic community: 1800 Seconds on Autism - ‘Do you ever forget to update your face?’ - BBC Sounds

And why technology and design is being shaped in the future by accessibility: Why Accessibility Is the Future of Tech | by John Brownlee | Modus (medium.com)

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