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Laura García-García1, Manuel Martí-Vilar1, Sergio Hidalgo-Fuentes1
1Basic Psychology Department, Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, Universitat de València, 46010 Valencia, Spain.
Summary
Interventions effectively enhance emotional recognition in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), improving identification of basic emotions. Further research is needed to extend these benefits and address cultural and gender disparities.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Intervention Science
Background:
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is associated with challenges in emotional intelligence, particularly in recognizing and regulating emotions.
- Emotional deficits in ASD impact social interaction and overall well-being.
- Targeted interventions are crucial for improving emotional functioning in this population.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and analyze the effectiveness of interventions designed to improve emotional recognition and regulation in individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
- To identify common intervention strategies and their outcomes in a pediatric ASD population.
- To highlight limitations and areas for future research in emotional intervention for ASD.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review was conducted across major scientific databases (Psycinfo, WoS, SCOPUS, PubMed).
- 29 studies, totaling 1061 participants (primarily children aged 4-13), met the inclusion criteria.
- Interventions included facial recognition training, virtual reality, robotics, music therapy, and drama techniques.
Main Results:
- Interventions showed significant improvements in recognizing basic emotions like happiness, sadness, and anger.
- Programs utilizing new technologies (VR, robots) demonstrated benefits in emotional recognition and social skills.
- Some interventions had limitations regarding the duration of effects and showed gender bias and cultural inconsistencies.
Conclusions:
- Current interventions show promise for enhancing emotional recognition in the ASD population.
- Effectiveness varies, with limitations in long-term impact and cross-cultural generalizability.
- Further research is essential to optimize interventions and maximize their benefits for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
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