Abstract
The social relationships and interactions of people who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID) are negatively affected by their communication and cognitive difficulties. Difficulty in developing relationships can increase social isolation and affect mental health. This paper describes the development of a prototype mobile smartphone app designed to provide access to a range of conversational communicative acts for adults with ASD and ID. The app was designed to promote a ‘no-failure’ approach to participation in a simple conversation. It was evaluated with a group of people with ASD and ID.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 22-25 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Communication Matters Journal |
Volume | 35 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Nov 2021 |