SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2014
Technologies as support tools for persons with autistic spectrum disorder: a systematic review.
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34 citing papers in PubMed, 8 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Alexithymia in neurodevelopmental populations: a scoping review of Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, and dual diagnosis.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Pooled it
- Learning Experience Design and Unpacking Sociocultural, Technological, and Pedagogical Design Considerations of Spherical Video-Based Virtual Reality Systems for Autistic Learners: A Systematic Literature Review.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2024Pooled it
- Meta-Analysis of RCTs of Technology-Assisted Parent-Mediated Interventions for Children with ASD.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2022Pooled it
- A systematic review of the use of telehealth to facilitate a diagnosis for children with developmental concerns.Research in developmental disabilities · 2022Pooled it
- The use of social robots with children and young people on the autism spectrum: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2022Pooled it
- Implementation of Telehealth Services to Assess, Monitor, and Treat Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Pooled it
- The Effectiveness of Web-Based Interventions Delivered to Children and Young People With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of medical Internet research · 2019Pooled it
- Instruments for augmentative and alternative communication for children with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic review.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2018Pooled it
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- Parent-reported benefits, barriers, and experiences of augmentative and alternative communication use among children with autism in Nablus, Palestine: a cross-sectional study.BMC pediatrics · 2026Article
- Scoping insights into the application of virtual reality in patient care and clinical practice.Osong public health and research perspectives · 2026Article
- Navigating Neurotypical Norms in Academic Research: A Perspective from an Autistic Early Career Researcher.Autism in adulthood · 2025Article
- Development and evaluation of robotic detection technology for assessing autism.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
- Virtual environments as a novel and promising approach in (neuro)diagnosis and (neuro)therapy: a perspective on the example of autism spectrum disorder.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2024Article
- SPAN Website for Remote Intervention with Autistic Adolescents and Young Adults: Feasibility and Usability.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- On the Evaluation of Engagement in Immersive Applications When Users Are on the Autism Spectrum.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- A social robot connected with chatGPT to improve cognitive functioning in ASD subjects.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Comparing the effectiveness of robot-based to human-based intervention in improving joint attention in autistic children.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Article
- Digital Health Interventions for Delivery of Mental Health Care: Systematic and Comprehensive Meta-Review.JMIR mental health · 2022Review
- Method for the Development of Accessible Mobile Serious Games for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
This study analyzes the technologies most widely used to work on areas affected by the Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Technologies can focus on the strengths and weaknesses of this disorder as they make it possible to create controlled environments, reducing the anxiety produced by real social situations. Extensive research has proven the efficiency of technologies as support tools for therapy and their acceptation by ASD sufferers and the people who are with them on a daily basis. This article is organized by the types of systems developed: virtual reality applications, telehealth systems, social robots and dedicated applications, all of which are classified by the areas they center on: communication, social learning and imitation skills and other ASD-associated conditions. 40.5% of the research conducted is found to be focused on communication as opposed to 37.8% focused on learning and social imitation skills and 21.6% which underlines problems associated with this disorder. Although most of the studies reveal how useful these tools are in therapy, they are generic tools for ASD sufferers in general, which means there is a lack of personalised tools to meet each person's needs.
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