Rose Mason, a graduate student, helps a child communicate with an iPad. |
Studies indicate that more than 60 percent of these children are unable to communicate their wants, needs and thoughts verbally.
“Delays in or lack of language development are a primary characteristic of autism,” said Jennifer Ganz, associate professor of special education at Texas A&M University. “Teachers, families and researchers face the challenge of determining which teaching strategies are most effective and efficient in addressing these communication deficits.”
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