Assistive Technology-Based Programs to Support Adaptive Behaviors by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Adele Boccasini ◽  
Viviana Perilli

This chapter provides readers with an overview regarding empirical evidences available in the literature within the last decade (i.e., 2005-2015) concerning the use of assistive technology for children with autism spectrum disorders. According to the including and excluding criteria, 36 studies were retained and grouped in four main categories, namely: (a) communication skills, (b) adaptive and/or social skills, (c) life skills, and (d) challenge behaviors. The first aim of the chapter was to outline strengths and weaknesses of the aforementioned studies. The second objective of the chapter was to emphasize practical applications of assistive technology-based programs. Finally, the third purpose was to discuss the findings pointing out some useful guidelines for future research. Results were fairly positive, although some failures occurred. Clinical, educational, psychological and rehabilitative implications were also discussed.

Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Alessandro O. Caffò ◽  
Viviana Perilli

This chapter emphasizes a selective overview of the newest empirical contributions available in the literature within the last decade (i.e., 2008-2019) regarding the use of assistive technology for the inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in daily settings. According to the including and excluding criteria, 40 studies were retained and grouped in five main categories, namely (1) communication skills, (2) adaptive and/or social skills, (3) life skills, (4) challenging behaviors, and (5) academic performance. The first aim of the chapter was to outline strengths and weaknesses of the aforementioned studies. The second objective of the chapter was to provide some practical and illustrative examples of assistive technology-based programs aimed at the integration of children with ASD in daily settings. Finally, the third purpose was to discuss the findings pointing out some useful guidelines for future research and practice. Results were fairly positive, although some failure occurred. Clinical, educational, psychological, and rehabilitative implications were critically discussed.


Author(s):  
Sarah N. Douglas ◽  
Yan Shi ◽  
Saptarshi Das ◽  
Subir Biswas

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) struggle to develop appropriate social skills, which can lead to later social rejection, isolation, and mental health concerns. Educators play an important role in supporting and monitoring social skill development for children with ASD, but the tools used by educators are often tedious, lack suitable sensitivity, provide limited information to plan interventions, and are time-consuming. Therefore, we conducted a study to evaluate the use of a sensor system to measure social proximity between three children with ASD and their peers in an inclusive preschool setting. We compared video-coded data with sensor data using point-by-point agreement to measure the accuracy of the sensor system. Results suggest that the sensor system can adequately measure social proximity between children with ASD and their peers. The next steps for sensor system validation are discussed along with clinical and educational implications, limitations, and future research directions.


2021 ◽  
pp. 90-97
Author(s):  
Oksana Vasilievna Stepkova ◽  
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Natalia Vasilievna Kushnareva ◽  

Introduction. The article is devoted to the problem of the communicative skills development of primary school children with autism spectrum disorders using the information site. The purpose of the article is to highlight the possibilities of using the information site by teachers in the process of communication skills development in children with autism spectrum disorders. Research methodology and methods. The research is based on the methodology of a differentiated approach taking into account the age and individual capabilities of the schoolchildren, as well as the severity of the disorder. Various classifications of autism spectrum disorders have been analyzed, and special attention has been paid to the consideration of the peculiarities of speech development, namely, its communicative function. The stages of the research carried out in order to identify the level of communication skills development of children with autism spectrum disorders and the search for ways of corrective work are reflected. Research results. The results of experimental work with the use of an information site aimed to communication skills development of primary schoolchildren with autism spectrum disorders have been presented. Conclusion. In conclusion we should underline that the communicative skills are one of the main manifestations of autism spectrum disorders and teachers can use information technology (for example, an information site) to develop these skills.


2022 ◽  
pp. 48-70
Author(s):  
Denise Gulino

This chapter has the aim to provide a concise overview of which assistive technology tools can be used to implement interventions for people with autism spectrum disorders and what developers and designers must take into account when they want to approach to the development of these technologies. Four areas of intervention have been identified: (1) treatment of phobias, (2) social interactions, (3) academic skills, (4) job performance. Ten contributions have been reviewed for a total of 216 participants. Positive results and limits of various studies have been identified. In each session a specific technology will be analyzed, and some general guidelines will be provided. Some suggestions will be emphasized for future research.


2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathiyaprakash Ramdoss ◽  
Russell Lang ◽  
Austin Mulloy ◽  
Jessica Franco ◽  
Mark O’Reilly ◽  
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Vestnik ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 269-273
Author(s):  
Ж.С. Олжатаева ◽  
А.М. Рахметова ◽  
А.Ж. Молдакарызова ◽  
Г.А. Тусупбекова ◽  
Б.Б. Аманбай ◽  
...  

В данной статье проанализированы особенности формирования коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра. Анализ литературы, показал, что у большинства у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра коммуникативные нарушения обусловлены нарушениями социального взаимодействия, трудности с подражанием и имитацией движений по образцу, затруднено опознавание эмоциального состояния других людей. Развитие коммуникативных навыков является одним из важнейших направлений коррекционной работы с детьми с расстройствами аутистического спектра. Обучение делать заявления, комментировать события, задавать вопросы для получения информации, выражать и связывать эмоции, а также навыки реагирования, социального поведения и диалога являются предпосылками социализации детей. Учитывая особенности развития коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра, авторами рассмотрены развивающие методики по формированию коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройством аутистического спектра, применяемые в коррекционной педагогической работе. Представленные методы коррекции коммуникативных навыков у детей с расстройствами аутистического спектра направлены на формирование основных коммуникативных функций, социально-эмоциональных и диалогических навыков. Известно, что сформированные коммуникативные навыки обеспечивают социальную компетентность, диалогические коммуникативные навыки, взаимодействие и сотрудничество со сверстниками и взрослыми. Таким образом, методы формирования вербальных и невербальных коммуникативных функций, социально-эмоциональных умений и навыков диалога используются для коррекции и развития коммуникативных умений у детей с расстройствами аутистического спектра. This article analyzes the features of the formation of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder. The analysis of the literature showed that in most children with autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders caused by violations of social interaction, difficulties with imitation and imitation of movements on the model, it is difficult to recognize the emotional state of other people. The development of communication skills is one of the most important areas of correctional work with children with autism spectrum disorders. Learning to make statements, comment on events, ask questions for information express and connect emotions, as well as the skills of reaction, social behavior and dialogue are prerequisites for the socialization of children. Taking into account the peculiarities of the development of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder, the authors consider developing methods for the formation of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorder, used in correctional pedagogical work. The presented methods of correction of communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorders aimed at the formation of basic communication functions, social-emotional and dialogic skills. It known that the formed communication skills provide social competence, dialogic communication skills, interaction and cooperation with peers and adults. Thus, methods for the formation of verbal and non-verbal communication functions, socio-emotional skills and dialogue skills used to correct and develop communication skills in children with autism spectrum disorders.


2011 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip S. Strain ◽  
Ilene S. Schwartz ◽  
Erin E. Barton

Over the past 25 years, we have learned a great deal about the diagnosis, treatment, and impact of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) on young children and their families. The authors describe several overarching themes that have emerged in the educational research on young children with ASD. The focus of their article is on education-based research because public education remains the one comprehensive service to which all children with ASD are entitled to free of charge. Four themes (i.e., inclusion, systematic and effective instruction, intensity, and social context) are described in terms of the major findings and impact on policy and practices. The authors conclude with a summary of implications for future research for the next 25 years.


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