Document Type
Conference Paper
Publication Date
3-2021
Publication Title
Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference
Pages
711-716
Conference Name
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference, Virtual Online
Abstract
The Internet can be a source of connection and support for teenagers on the autism spectrum. This study explores how teenagers on the autism spectrum who identify as library users spend time online by addressing the following research questions: How do teens on the autism spectrum participate in the online environment? And, how do teens on the autism spectrum make sense of social media? Quantitative and qualitative data was analyzed from nine participants, recruited through online discussion forums. Implications suggest a potential role for educators and librarians to offer opportunities and support in creating and building online connections.
Original Publication Citation
Anderson, A. & Phillips, A. (2021). Online behaviors of teenagers on the autism spectrum. In E. Langran & L. Archambault (Eds.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 711-716). Online, United States: Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE). Retrieved November 16, 2022 from https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/p/219205/.
ORCID
0000-0001-5503-3940 (Anderson)
Repository Citation
Anderson, Amelia and Phillips, Abigail, "Online Behaviors of Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum" (2021). STEMPS Faculty Publications. 224.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/stemps_fac_pubs/224
Included in
Communication Sciences and Disorders Commons, Communication Technology and New Media Commons, Library and Information Science Commons, Social Media Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons
Comments
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