“Project Spectrum” (C Posting)

The article entitled “Finding a Link between Digital Technology and Autism” was posted on the European Research Headlines. This article talked a new project called “Project Spectrum” which offers digital technology to help engage students with autism spectrum disorders. This project would engage people with autism by helping them overcome three main obstacles which are social communication, social interaction, and imagination. This software has helped children become more relaxed and focused. The article states that “The children have access to the latest multimedia computer technology in multi-sensory environments, which include a computer, tailor-made software, a projector, a video camera and sound speakers.” With this new system educators will more effectively be able to help place children with special needs into mainstream schools. The projects produced positive results including children’s level of engagement increased and strengthened their performances in mixed ability classes, and became better adjusted to their school routine.
I was happy to see that this connection between learning and autism has been made. Also now that it had been made educators are acting on it by incorporating technology into these children’s’ educations. I think that if students are engaged in their learning better results will show. This is because the level of motivation will be higher. It’s great that they have found a way to engage autistic children in their education.
Finding a link between digital technology and autism/