Use of augmented reality for social communication skills in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD): A systematic review

Kamran Khowaja, Dena Al-Thani, Bilikis Banire, Siti Salwah Salim, Asadullah Shah

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Abstract

The purpose of this review is to provide a systematic analysis of studies investigating the use of augmented reality (AR) to improve the social communications skills of individuals (children and adults) diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This review synthesizes the AR technology, research design, data collection methods, settings, and intervention outcomes. Across the studies, the effect of using AR towards the learning of individuals was positive. However, given the wide variety of skills targeted in the shortlisted studies, and the heterogeneity of the participants, a summative conclusion regarding the effectiveness of AR for teaching social communication skills to an individual with ASD based on the existing literature is not possible. Future research addressing this area as well as the relative effectiveness of AR among more participants, different technologies supporting AR, its intervention, and the evaluation in the classroom environment is warranted.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationICETAS 2019 - 2019 6th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Sciences
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728140827
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2019
Event6th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Sciences, ICETAS 2019 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 20 Dec 201921 Dec 2019

Publication series

NameICETAS 2019 - 2019 6th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Sciences

Conference

Conference6th IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technologies and Applied Sciences, ICETAS 2019
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period20/12/1921/12/19

Keywords

  • augmented reality
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • computer
  • data collection
  • intervention
  • mixed reality
  • research design
  • smartphone
  • social communication
  • technology
  • virtual reality

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