Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age, Meryl Alper (2023)
Key Points
The review aims to explore how digital technologies influence the experiences of autistic children and their development.
Literature review of existing works on autism and technology.
Analysis of social interaction and communication patterns in digital environments.
Examination of educational practices involving technology for autistic youth.
Digital tools can enhance social connections for autistic kids.
Technology impacts the educational development and learning strategies for autistic youth.
Neurodiversity is increasingly recognized in discussions around digital media use.
Abstract
Review of: Kids Across the Spectrums: Growing Up Autistic in the Digital Age , Meryl Alper (2023) Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press, 320 pp., ISBN 978-0-26254-536-5, USD 40.00