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Elia Gabarron1,2, Ingjerd Skafle3,4, Anders Nordahl-Hansen1
1Department of Education, ICT and Learning, Østfold University College, Halden, Norway.
Frontiers in Psychiatry
|March 20, 2023
Summary
Social media interventions show promise for improving outcomes in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). While evidence quality is limited, studies indicate positive effects on social engagement and behavior, with no reported negative impacts.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral interventions
- Digital health technologies
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) research
Background:
- Digital interventions for behavioral change yield mixed results for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and co-occurring conditions.
- Limited research exists on social media's specific role and efficacy in interventions for autistic individuals.
Conclusions:
- High-quality evidence remains scarce, but current findings suggest social media interventions may be beneficial for supporting behavioral changes in autistic individuals.
- Further high-quality research is warranted to fully establish the efficacy and optimal use of social media in ASD interventions.
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