Opportunities and Challenges in Developing Technology-Based Social Skills Interventions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Analysis of Parent Perspectives.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 52(10): 4321-4336, 2022 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Interest continues to be high in technology-based interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Understanding the preferences and challenges of technology use among individuals with ASD can inform the design of such interventions. Through 18 interviews with parents, we used an iterative inductive-deductive approach to qualitative analysis and explored uses of technology for social skills development among adolescents with ASD. Our findings include parents' observations about their adolescent's preferences in types of technology devices and digital content, as well as both positive and negative effects of technology use on mood and behavior. Parents highlighted several avenues of technological preferences and risks that may inform intervention design, enhance user engagement, and capitalize on users' strengths while buttressing areas for growth.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastorno del Espectro Autista
Tipo de estudio:
Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Autism Dev Disord
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos