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Huili She1, Tianyang Xu1, Ruhao Liu2
1School of Art and Design, Anhui University of Technology, Ma'anshan 243000, China.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|July 28, 2026
Summary
Serious games incorporating the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model significantly improved language, social skills, and behavior in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This structured approach enhances digital intervention effectiveness for neurodiverse children.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Serious games are increasingly used for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) interventions.
- Existing interventions may lack grounding in therapeutic models, potentially limiting effectiveness.
- Alignment with behavioral science principles is crucial for intervention efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To integrate the Creative Problem Solving (CPS) model into serious game design for children with ASD.
- To propose a structured digital intervention approach linking game mechanics with intervention theory.
- To foster sustainable behavioral change in neurodiverse children through scaffolded skill building.
Main Methods:
- Recruited 48 children with mild-to-moderate ASD from special education schools.
- Developed customized serious games based on the CPS framework.
- Conducted a 12-week randomized controlled trial comparing an experimental group with a control group.
Main Results:
- Children in the experimental group showed greater improvements in language, social interaction, sensory processing, and health behaviors.
- Significant enhancements were observed in language and social performance.
- Observational data indicated increased cooperation and participation, with decreased non-engaged behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Integrating structured educational models like CPS into serious game design can enhance digital intervention stability and effectiveness for children with ASD.
- This approach provides practical evidence for developing targeted serious games for neurodiverse populations.
- The CPS model offers a framework for evidence-based serious game design in ASD interventions.
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