Computer-based interventions to improve social and emotional skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorders

Objective: To review studies involving the use of computer-based interventions (CBI) to improve the social and emotional skills (e.g. emotional recognition) of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

Methods: The use of computer-based intervention (CBI) in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) may offer some advantages to traditional one-to-one or group instruction including easier differentiation of instruction, decreased distractions and the incorporation of an individual's relative visual learning strengths.

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Computer-based interventions to improve social and emotional skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review, Developmental Neurorehabilitation, Informa Healthcare

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