The Impact of Assistive Technology on Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals
Bollin, A., VanderMolen, J., et al. (2018).
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Spring/Summer, 107-125.
This systematic review examines the effects of assistive technology to improve the speech, social interaction and motor skills of children on the autism spectrum.
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2007-2015
Randomized control trials, scohort studies, and case-control studies
21
Eleven of 21 studies examined the use of assistive technology to improve social interaction, speech, and communication skills for children on the autism spectrum. All studies found positive results after assistive technology training. However, the wide range of technologies found (e.g., tablet-based visual scripts, voice output communication aids, avatars, social robots, video self-monitoring), small number of participants included, and methodological concerns warrant further research on the use of assistive technology with this population.
