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A microprocessor-based aid for training autistic children.

J H Rathkey·S W Flax·D A Krug·J Arick
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This paper describes a unique application of microprocessor technology to training autistic children. Such training presents problems in data collection and reduction. The system described is a training session monitor which accumulates data from a session. The system also generates prompt data and controls the end of a session based on five possible criteria. The accumulated data are then automatically reduced and printed. The evolution of this training session monitor and recorder is reviewed. A description of the hardware and software realization of the final system is presented. The tools and techniques used in the development of the system are discussed. Possibilities for future additional training aids are explored, and improved development tools and techniques are suggested.

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J H Rathkey, S W Flax, D A Krug, J Arick. 1979. A microprocessor-based aid for training autistic children.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/500349/

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