Enhancing Life Skills of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities Through Technological Supports

2022 ◽  
pp. 971-992
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Anna Passaro
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adolescents With Autism

This chapter provides the reader with the newest empirical contributions available on the use of assistive technology-based interventions aimed at enhancing life skills of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and developmental or intellectual disabilities. A selective overview along the last decade was carried out. Eighteen studies were reviewed, and 155 participants were involved. Five main categories of studies were identified, namely (1) emotional regulation, (2) communication skills, (3) academic performance, (4) social inclusion, and (5) challenging behavior. Results were fairly positive, although occasional failures occurred. Clinical, educational, psychological, and rehabilitative implications of the findings were critically discussed. Some useful guidelines for future research and practice were highlighted.

Enhancing Life Skills of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities Through Technological Supports

2020 ◽  
pp. 41-62
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Anna Passaro
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Disabilities ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Challenging Behavior ◽  
Emotional Regulation ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Adolescents With Autism

This chapter provides the reader with the newest empirical contributions available on the use of assistive technology-based interventions aimed at enhancing life skills of children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and developmental or intellectual disabilities. A selective overview along the last decade was carried out. Eighteen studies were reviewed, and 155 participants were involved. Five main categories of studies were identified, namely (1) emotional regulation, (2) communication skills, (3) academic performance, (4) social inclusion, and (5) challenging behavior. Results were fairly positive, although occasional failures occurred. Clinical, educational, psychological, and rehabilitative implications of the findings were critically discussed. Some useful guidelines for future research and practice were highlighted.

Fostering Inclusion of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders in Daily Settings Through Technological Supports

2021 ◽  
pp. 224-245
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Alessandro O. Caffò ◽  
Viviana Perilli
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
The Third ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

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.

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

2017 ◽  
pp. 140-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Stasolla ◽  
Adele Boccasini ◽  
Viviana Perilli
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
The Third ◽  
Spectrum Disorders

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.

Assistive Technologies for Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorders

2022 ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Leila Goosen
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
General Perspective

The purpose of this chapter is to provide readers with an overview of the latest research on assistive technologies, especially as related to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). While introducing and describing the general perspective of the chapter as specifically focusing on objectives in terms of children and adolescents with ASDs, background that summarizes the content of this chapter as also consisting of significant results with regard to young and older adults as well as references to other connected conditions will be included. Issues, problems, and challenges in this regard are presented, together with possible solutions and recommendations, future research directions, and concluding remarks.

scholarly journals Abdominal Pain in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: a Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia Lanyi ◽  
Christopher Flynn ◽  
Arlene Mannion ◽  
Leanne Maher ◽  
Katie Naughton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Gi Symptoms ◽  
Adolescents With Autism

AbstractThe aim of this study was to review the existing literature on abdominal pain in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Systematic search of four databases (PsycINFO, ERIC, PubMed, MEDLINE) identified 13 studies that met the inclusion criteria. Articles were analyzed for common themes, including the prevalence of abdominal pain and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, associations between abdominal pain/GI symptoms and behavioral and emotional concerns, associations between abdominal pain/GI symptoms, and other comorbid disorders and treatment options based on gut bacteria, diet, and probiotics. Reasons for varying prevalence rates, persistence of symptoms over time, comorbidities, and different treatment options are discussed. Clinical implications and recommendations for future research are also discussed.

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