Encouraging creativity in children with autism and severe learning difficulties using microphone-operated, interactive software in a playful context / Imogen HOWARTH in Good Autism Practice - GAP, 12-1 (May 2011)

Public ISBD [article]  inGood Autism Practice - GAP > 12-1 (May 2011) . - p.52-63 Titre : Encouraging creativity in children with autism and severe learning difficulties using microphone-operated, interactive software in a playful context Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Imogen HOWARTH, Auteur Année de publication : 2011 Article en page(s) : p.52-63 Langues : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This paper presents a case study of a child with autism and severe learning difficulties. It explores the effects of ReacTickles®, sensorimotor software developed by Wendy Keay-Bright, on playful and creative behaviours. The findings suggest that the pupil’s repertoire of playful behaviours increased both in frequency and complexity. How original and creative these behaviours were remains a matter for debate and s dependent upon the evaluative criteria applied. The implications of these findings for educational practice, intervention and research are discussed. The advances in computer technology and its use with children on the autism spectrum s very exciting and will continue to lead to advances in developing a wide range of skills for all abilities. The Editors invite other articles on this topic. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=130 [article] Encouraging creativity in children with autism and severe learning difficulties using microphone-operated, interactive software in a playful context [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Imogen HOWARTH, Auteur . - 2011 . - p.52-63. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Good Autism Practice - GAP > 12-1 (May 2011) . - p.52-63 Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : This paper presents a case study of a child with autism and severe learning difficulties. It explores the effects of ReacTickles®, sensorimotor software developed by Wendy Keay-Bright, on playful and creative behaviours. The findings suggest that the pupil’s repertoire of playful behaviours increased both in frequency and complexity. How original and creative these behaviours were remains a matter for debate and s dependent upon the evaluative criteria applied. The implications of these findings for educational practice, intervention and research are discussed. The advances in computer technology and its use with children on the autism spectrum s very exciting and will continue to lead to advances in developing a wide range of skills for all abilities. The Editors invite other articles on this topic. Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=130

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