Enhancing and Accelerating the Pace of Autism Research and Treatment: The Promise of Developing Innovative Technology

Layperson Summary:

Technology may soon be able to help people with autism have better access to therapists and doctors.

This article reviews the role of new technology and computers as therapy tools for autism. It also describes the new technologies that are now being developed. These include computer software, audio and video recorders, virtual reality, and robots. These technologies can do many things, one of which is to provide a way to teach skills using computer software and virtual reality. The author believes that money spent in researching and creating technology tools would be money well spent.