Mobile and Portable Devices and Autism

Mobile or portable devices include any electronic devices that can be easily carried by one person.

Mobile devices include cell phones (such as iPhones), MP3 players (such as iPlayers), laptops, personal digital assistants (such as Palms), prompting devices (such as pagers), tablets (such as iPads), etc. as well as some voice output communication aids (also known as speech generating devices).

More Information

Please see Mobile and Portable Devices and Autism Publications

Related Pages

• Technology-Based Behavioural and Developmental Interventions
• Types of Intervention
• Interventions

Related Glossaries

• Mobile (Portable) Device

Related Publications

• Cardon T. (2012) Teaching caregivers to implement video modeling imitation training via iPad for their children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 6(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Cihak D. F. et al. (2010) The use of video modeling via a video iPod and a system of least prompts to improve transitional behaviors for students with autism spectrum disorders in the general education classroom. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. 12(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Ganz J. B. et al. (2015) Impact of PECS tablet computer app on receptive identification of pictures given a verbal stimulus. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 18(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hong E. R. et al. (2017) A meta-analysis of single-case research on the use of tablet-mediated interventions for persons with ASD. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 70 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Ledbetter-Cho K. et al. Meta-analysis of tablet-mediated interventions for teaching academic skills to individuals with autism. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• McNaughton D. B., Light J. C. (2013) The iPad and mobile technology revolution: benefits and challenges for individuals who require augmentative and alternative communication. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 29(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mintz J. et al. (2012) Key factors mediating the use of a mobile technology tool designed to develop social and life skills in children with autistic spectrum disorders. Computers and Education. 58(2012), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Sennott S., Bowker A. (2010) Autism, AAC, and Proloquo2Go. Perspectives on Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 18(4), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Whitehouse A. J. et al. A randomised controlled trial of an iPad-based application to complement early behavioural intervention in autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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15 Jun 2018