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ReviewChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Augmented Reality and Learning-Cognitive Outcomes in Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Cristina Fuentes, Soledad Gómez, Simona De Stasio, Carmen Berenguer

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Review in Children (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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4 authors.

Cristina FuentesCampus Capacitas, Catholic University of Valencia, 46002 Valencia, Spain.
Soledad GómezCampus Capacitas, Catholic University of Valencia, 46002 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-0181-8678
Simona De StasioDepartment of Human Studies, LUMSA University, 00193 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6300-5990
Carmen BerenguerDepartment of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-5731-3962

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesAugmented reality (AR) has emerged as a promising educational tool for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), offering interactive and engaging learning experiences. While AR interventions have been widely explored in educational contexts, their specific impact on learning outcomes in individuals with ASD remains unclear. This systematic review aimed to explore preliminary indications of the efficacy of augmented reality (AR)-based interventions in improving cognitive and academic skills in children, adolescents, and adults with ASD.

methodsA comprehensive literature search identified studies published between 2014 and 2024 that assessed AR interventions targeting learning outcomes in individuals with ASD.

resultsA total of 12 studies (9 were single-subject studies), comprising 123 participants, met the inclusion criteria. The findings revealed that AR interventions contributed to improvements in multiple learning domains, including language acquisition, reading comprehension, mathematics, science education, executive functioning, and attention. AR-based applications were particularly effective in enhancing engagement, motivation, and interactive learning, addressing challenges commonly faced by individuals with ASD.

conclusionsFindings suggest that AR can be a valuable tool for improving learning outcomes in individuals with ASD, and it could contribute to the inclusion and functional development of students with special needs.

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augmented realityautismlearning-cognitive outcomestechnology

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PMID40310103
PMCPMC12026450

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