Information Society Watch

June 2007, Dataquest India

Autism affects some of the brightest minds, including many in the IT industry, this article details how technology can help. This includes the creation of a working environment with as few elements of distraction as possible and the use of special software which caters to their needs (like the 'dasher' software which allows for typing using a mouse rather than a keyboard which autistics find difficult to operate). People suffering from autism have problems dealing with unexpected situations, but their ability to acquire information is extremely good, which makes them suited for work in IT industry. The IT industry therefore has to create an enabling atmosphere which will help create opportunities for those with autism to effectively contribute.

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