Drawing on grounded theory approach and a qualitative meta-analysis, this chapter intends
to systematically review and synthesize the theories, methods, and findings of both …

Over the last three decades, video games have evolved from a pastime into a force of
change that is transforming the way people perceive, learn about, and interact with the world …

The use of information communication technologies (ICTs) in therapy offers new
perspectives for treating many domains in individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) …

Traditional face-to-face social interactions can be challenging for individuals with autism,
leading some to perceive and categorize them as less social than their typically-develo** …

The efficacy of therapeutic treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder is mainly associated
with the treatment's intensity in terms of weekly hours. This has led mental health …

In spite of great improvements in early diagnosis and interventions, most children diagnosed
with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are unlikely to live independently when they reach …

MOSOCO is a mobile assistive application that uses augmented reality and the visual
supports of a validated curriculum, the Social Compass, to help children with autism practice …

Interventions to support children with autism often include the use of visual supports, which
are cognitive tools to enable learning and the production of language. Although visual …

This paper presents a novel design, implementation, and first evaluation of a triadic,
collaborative game involving the humanoid robot, kinesics and synchronization in personal …

Software developers, designers and researchers have been looking to technology for
solutions to help and educate people with autism for over two decades. There are many …