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Pierucci, Jillian (Faculty Mentor)
Digital Publisher
Digital Commons at St. Mary's University
Publication Date
Spring 2026
Keywords
Educational Tools, Educational Technology, Teaching, People with Autism
Description
- A neurodevelopmental condition known as, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is characterized by difficulties with social interaction, behavior regulation, and communication. (DSM-5-TR; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) - Specialized educational tools are essential for supporting the learning, communication, and social development of autistic youth (Jones, Hanley, & Riby, 2020). - Teachers depend on a variety of learning aids—such as sensory supports, visual schedules, and assistive technologies— to address diverse student needs (Carrington et al., 2020). - According to earlier studies, young people with ASD frequently require specific resources, physical and technological, as well as scheduled routines to facilitate learning and transitions between activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013; Strain et al., 2011). - The purpose of this study was to analyze the availability and technological integration of educational tools for autistic youth across categories such as language materials, dramatic play, blocks/manipulatives, and decor/furniture, on the online school supplies websites, Lakeshore and Gateway, to determine how well these commercially available tools align with the evidence-based practices and classroom needs identified in current research.
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San Antonio, Texas
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