DISKoveries: Software for the autism spectrum From: Catalyst - The Newsletter of Western Center for Microcomputers in Special Education, Inc. By: Joan Tanenhaus Children on the autism spectrum are often fascinated with computers, yet technology is rarely included in the IEP. Until recently, students with autism were likely to be given generic software at a younger skill level than their chronological age, but now at last there is software specifically targeted for the autism population, especially in communication and social skills. Joan Tanenhaus reports and reviews several new products that have special applicability to children who are on the Autistic Spectrum. Social Skill Builder The Discrete Trial Trainer GeoSafari Smart Talk Baby BumbleBee Videos/DVDs Watch Me Learn Feelings Book Read the entire article: http://www.thecatalyst.us/articles/22_3_Tanenhaus.pdf Link: The Catalyst http://www.thecatalyst.us/