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Technology, Counseling, And The Autism Spectrum: Using Tech To Promote Growth And Healing With Autism Spectrum Clients, Kevin Boyd Hull
Technology, Counseling, And The Autism Spectrum: Using Tech To Promote Growth And Healing With Autism Spectrum Clients, Kevin Boyd Hull
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Autism spectrum clients in counseling are challenging due to limitations in perspective taking as well as emotional/cognitive delays. Many autism spectrum clients use technology as a way to feel safe and relate to the world around them. Computer/tablet/video games have rich metaphors and themes that can help these young people understand themselves and the world around them and can be used to enhance self-representation and social, emotional, and cognitive growth.