The prevalence rates of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have increased rapidly over the past 20 years with 1 in 68 children currently being diagnosed (CDC 2014). As more and more children have been diagnosed with the disorder, the search to find a cause has intensified and researchers have continued to uncover more and more indicators (e.g., Gardener et al. 2011; Rosenberg et al. 2009; National Autism Center 2009). Due to this increase, the search for appropriate and effective interventions has become a priority (e.g., Ayres and Langone 2005; Koegel and Koegel 2006). Interestingly, as the autism rates have been escalating, a surge in technology has been taking place.

Twenty years ago, there were no smartphones or tablet computers and laptops were not as everyday as were desktop computers. Access to the Internet was not commonplace, and wireless components were few and far between. Fast-forward to 2014, and it is not uncommon for single households to own multiple devices, and smartphone use has surpassed that of personal computers (O’Toole 2014). But how has this surge in technology affected the intervention aspects of people impacted by ASD?