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

Enhancing Life Skills of Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities Through Technological Supports: A Selective Overview
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Author(s): Fabrizio Stasolla (University Giustino Fortunato of Benevento, Italy)and Anna Passaro (University Giustino Fortunato of Benevento, Italy)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 22
Source title: Interdisciplinary Approaches to Altering Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tanu Wadhera (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India)and Deepti Kakkar (Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-3069-6.ch004

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Abstract

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.

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