Abstract
This article is based on an interpretevist, qualitative research project conducted with individuals labeled with autism who type to communicate. Researchers engaged in participant observation and conducted open-ended interviews with 9 participants who were working to develop independent typing skills. Three findings emerged from this research. First, participants shaped a notion of independence that included dependence on various supports. Second, researchers recognized the concept of agency in the interactions between participants and their communication facilitators. Third, participants exercised control of their lives through these expressions of agency.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 364-375 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2008 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Education
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Community and Home Care
- Psychiatry and Mental health