Systematic Review of Technological Aids for Social Interaction in Autism Spectrum Disorders

A recent study published in the Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders has shed light on the use of technological aids to support social interactions in individuals with autism spectrum disorders. The research, conducted by a team from Salesian Polytechnic University, analyzed 57 technological supports from the past 10 years, focusing on their design and evaluation processes. The study aimed to provide a comprehensive mapping of technological supports, identifying relationships between psychological theories, types of technology, and therapeutic models applied.

Key Takeaways:

• The study analyzed 57 technological supports from the last 10 years, with a focus on their quality and clarity of design and evaluation processes.
• The research aimed to provide a complete and interdisciplinary mapping of main technological supports applied to social interaction in autism spectrum disorders.
• The study identified relationships between psychological theories, types of technology, and therapeutic models applied in the analyzed technological supports.
• The research highlighted the importance of clear processes focused on improving social skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorders.
• The study involved a team from Salesian Polytechnic University, led by Luis F. Guerrero-Vasquez, Vladimir E. Robles-Bykbaev, Katherine C. Bustamante-Cacao, and other researchers.

Statistics:

• 57 technological supports were analyzed in the study from the past 10 years.
• The study focused on the quality and clarity of design and evaluation processes of these technological supports.
• The research aimed to provide a comprehensive mapping of technological supports applied to social interaction in autism spectrum disorders.
• The study analyzed the relationships between psychological theories, types of technology, and therapeutic models applied in the technological supports.

Sources:

• Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024;11(3):459-488
• Systematic Review of Technological Aids To Social Interaction In Autistic Spectrum Disorders From Transversal Perspectives: Psychology, Technology and Therapy. Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2024;11(3):459-488
• Springer Heidelberg, Tiergartenstrasse 17, D-69121 Heidelberg, Germany (publisher)
• Luis F. Guerrero-Vasquez, Salesian Polytechnic University, Gi IATa, Cuenca, Ecuador (author)
• Vladimir E. Robles-Bykbaev, Katherine C. Bustamante-Cacao, Henry J. Jara-Quito, Jack F. Bravo-Torres, Martin Lopez-Nores, Jose J. Pazos-Arias, and Pablo X. Campoverde-Jara (additional authors)