TY - JOUR
T1 - Studying the Effects of Mobile Devices on Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
T2 - a Systematic Literature Review
AU - Al-Rashaida, Mohammad
AU - Amayra, Imanol
AU - López-Paz, Juan Francisco
AU - Martínez, Oscar
AU - Lázaro, Esther
AU - Berrocoso, Sarah
AU - García, Maitane
AU - Pérez, Manuel
AU - Rodríguez, Alicia Aurora
AU - Luna, Paula María
AU - Pérez-Núñez, Paula
AU - Caballero, Patricia
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2021, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature.
PY - 2022/9
Y1 - 2022/9
N2 - We conducted a systematic review of studies on mobile devices, including tablets, iPads, and smartphones, in teaching programs for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted a search of the electronic databases (period 2002–2019) supplemented by a search for additional relevant articles by means of cross-referencing. In total, 24 studies were selected, reporting outcomes for 60 participants who ranged from 2 to 5 years old. The study findings were largely positive, suggesting that mobile devices are viable technological aids for preschool children with ASD. The studies reviewed suggest that mobile devices can be successfully utilized in educational programs targeting communication, academic, and social skills. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are provided.
AB - We conducted a systematic review of studies on mobile devices, including tablets, iPads, and smartphones, in teaching programs for young children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We conducted a search of the electronic databases (period 2002–2019) supplemented by a search for additional relevant articles by means of cross-referencing. In total, 24 studies were selected, reporting outcomes for 60 participants who ranged from 2 to 5 years old. The study findings were largely positive, suggesting that mobile devices are viable technological aids for preschool children with ASD. The studies reviewed suggest that mobile devices can be successfully utilized in educational programs targeting communication, academic, and social skills. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are provided.
KW - Autism spectrum disorder
KW - Mobile technology
KW - Tablets
KW - Young children
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U2 - 10.1007/s40489-021-00264-9
DO - 10.1007/s40489-021-00264-9
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:85105849393
SN - 2195-7177
VL - 9
SP - 400
EP - 415
JO - Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
JF - Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
IS - 3
ER -
