2. Adapting ICT for specific additional needs For pupils experiencing social communication difficulties Produced by Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk April 2008Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk

3. Produced by Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk April 2008Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk Why is ICT so attractive for pupils with autism spectrum disorder? Pupil interest in visual and auditory information is enhanced by computer generated images Computers are consistent,predictable and controllable

4. Produced by Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk April 2008Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk Why is ICT so attractive for pupils with autism spectrum disorder? Communication skills can be rehearsed before transferring the same skills to real life situations The computer lets you try again and mistakes can be changed

5. Produced by Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk April 2008Rachel.keen@kent.gov.uk Why is ICT so attractive for pupils with autism spectrum disorder? Activities using computers have very clear beginnings and ends It is not necessary to interact with computers/laptops/cameras/videos in order to make them work