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Assistive technology for developmental conditions: A scientometric analysis.

Dorina Shermadhi¹, Alessandro Carollo¹, Eman Gaad²

¹Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science, University of Trento, Rovereto 38068, Italy.

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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Summary

Assistive technology enhances independence for individuals with developmental conditions. Key research areas include communication, mobility, cognitive functions, and social cognition, promoting inclusive, neurodiversity-oriented design.

Keywords:

Assistive technologies Developmental disabilities Inclusive technologies Intellectual disabilities Quality of life

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Area of Science:

Rehabilitation Medicine
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Developmental Psychology

Background:

Assistive technology (AT) is crucial for individuals with developmental conditions, improving independence across physical, cognitive, and communication areas.
Barriers to AT adoption include high costs, usability issues, and limited real-world application.
Understanding research trends and influential publications is vital for advancing AT development and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of assistive technology's role in developmental conditions.
To identify key research areas and influential publications using a scientometric approach.
To analyze thematic clusters and recurrent research themes in the field.

Main Methods:

Scientometric analysis of 1322 documents from Scopus and their 44,699 references.
Co-citation analysis to identify thematic clusters and influential publications.
Qualitative analysis of identified research themes.

Main Results:

Three main thematic clusters emerged: communication/mobility in profound conditions, cognitive functions/autonomy in developmental/intellectual conditions, and communication/social cognition in autism.
Four highly impactful publications were identified, with the most influential by Lancioni and Singh (2014).
Research highlights the integration of AT in therapy, education, and daily life, enhancing quality of life and social participation.

Conclusions:

Assistive technology significantly improves autonomy and social participation for individuals with developmental conditions.
Ethical considerations emphasize designing AT that respects user preferences and avoids neurotypical norms.
Co-participation in design fosters personalized, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming AT solutions.