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Workshop taps into spatial-visual strengths of children with autism

Cheryl Wright, along with Scott Wright, with the U. of U. Gerontology interdisciplinary program, have been working on a curriculum that they hope can become the norm in schools across the country to help teach children with autism valuable life skills.

The University of Utah’s iSTAR educational program focuses on children with autism; specifically teaching them how to use computers for 3-D modeling.

The university held a demonstration for parents and teachers Thursday to show how SketchUp, a free downloadable design program, could help children at home and in the classroom.

Often times, children with autism face challenges in school, but this program gives them an opportunity to shine and show people what they can do. The program uses Trimble’s SketchUp to display the kids’ spatial-visual strengths.

By Keith McCord

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