Share of Cost, Computer 3-D Design Program Opens the Doors for Grandparents of Grandkids with ASD
Sunday, Jun. 9th 2013 8:20 AM
For three years, University of Utah researchers have been deploying a computer-based design program called SketchUp in workshops to teach and develop life skills for youth on the autism spectrum. An earlier study showed that using the program helps kids develop their spatial and visual acuity, as well as to leverage those strengths to build positive social interactions.
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