Acknowledgements
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me through this process. Thank you to
my professors Dr. Madalienne Peters, and Dr. Rande Webster at Dominican University
for their continued support. Thanks to Suzanne Roybal and Dale Heffernan for their
efforts to finish last minute details. Thank you to Dan Phillips at the Technology
Resource Center for center offices of education with his expertise and insights with the
use of technology. I also want to thank my classmates and my colleagues who
encouraged me to keep on going. I would also like to extend my appreciation to those
willing to participate in the research portion of my paper. My deepest thanks go out to
my family and fiancé for invaluable support and belief that have encouraged me to cross
the finish line. This research is dedicated to all the parents, educators, and students who
are empowered by autism.