A Review of the Literature Relating to the Use of Digital Storytelling (DS) on an iPad to Support Narrative Skill Development of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Authors

  • Dominic Tyrrell
  • Anna Logan

Keywords:

DS, Digital Storytelling, ASD, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, iPad, Narrative Skills

Abstract

This review examines the specific language difficulties that children with ASD encounter whilst they attempt to engage with language within the curriculum. Whilst primarily focusing on oral narrative difficulties, the review explores effective strategies that could be employed to support narrative skill development for children with ASD whilst also assessing the extent to which iPads could be used as a support tool for oral narrative construction.

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2021-02-18

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Tyrrell, D., & Logan, A. (2021). A Review of the Literature Relating to the Use of Digital Storytelling (DS) on an iPad to Support Narrative Skill Development of a Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 30(1), 56–66. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/44

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