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Innovative technology-based interventions for autism spectrum disorders: a meta-analysis.

Ouriel Grynszpan¹, Patrice L Tamar Weiss, Fernando Perez-Diaz

¹1Université Pierre et Marie Curie, France.

Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice

|October 5, 2013

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Technology-based interventions show moderate effectiveness for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This meta-analysis supports their continued development and clinical use.

Keywords:

autism spectrum disorders computer innovative technology meta-analysis remediation robotics systematic review training virtual reality

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Area of Science:

* Developmental Psychology
* Educational Technology
* Clinical Psychology

Background:

* Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in intervention and education.
* Technology-based interventions offer innovative approaches to support individuals with ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

* To systematically review and meta-analyze the effectiveness of technology-based interventions for children with ASD.
* To assess the impact of factors like age and IQ on intervention outcomes.

Main Methods:

* Systematic review and meta-analysis of pre-post design studies.
* Inclusion of interventions using computer programs, virtual reality, and interactive media.
* Exclusion of studies employing robotics.

Main Results:

* Technology-based interventions demonstrated a significant overall medium effect size (d = 0.47) for children with ASD.
* No significant influence of age or IQ on intervention effectiveness was found.
* A negative correlation between intervention duration and effect size suggests shorter interventions may be more impactful.

Conclusions:

* Technology-based interventions are effective for children with ASD.
* Further research and clinical application of these tools are warranted.
* Intervention duration may be a critical factor influencing outcomes.