Title:
PARENTS ROLE, ATTITUDES, AND COLLABORATION IN USING TECHNOLOGY WITH STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

Authors:
Dr. Saad Athbah ,Saudi Arabia

Abstract:
This study aimed at discussing the current research exploring parents’ role, attitudes, and involvement about using technologies like portable electronic devices (e.g., tablets, smartphones) at home, school, or in daily life activities as instructional or educational tools to improve students’ with ASD skills in various areas (e.g., academic, communication, social). The study reviewed related literature and previous studies to achieve the objectives of the study. The findings showed several effective interventions that can meet the needs of students with autism, such as social stories, video modeling, and picture exchange communication system. Using technologies like portable electronic devices such as tablets and smart phones may also decrease a student’s reliance on others and overcome the limitations of computer-based interventions. Finally, parents play a critical role in the interventions for students with ASD. Parents are a critical factor in any intervention using technologies like portable electronic devices with students with ASD.