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Exploring the Impact of Augmented Reality in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review

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  • Carmen Berenguer

    (Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, University of Valencia, Avda. Blasco Ibáñez, 21, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Inmaculada Baixauli

    (Catholic University of Valencia, Campus Capacitas, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Soledad Gómez

    (Catholic University of Valencia, Campus Capacitas, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • María de El Puig Andrés

    (Catholic University of Valencia, Campus Capacitas, 46010 Valencia, Spain)

  • Simona De Stasio

    (Department of Human Studies, LUMSA University, 00193 Rome, Italy)

Abstract

Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by persistent difficulties in communication and social interaction along with a restriction in interests and the presence of repetitive behaviors. The development and use of augmented reality technology for autism has increased in recent years. However, little is known about the impact of these virtual reality technologies on clinical health symptoms. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the impact of augmented reality through social, cognitive, and behavioral domains in children and adolescents with autism. This study is the first contribution that has carried out an evidence-based systematic review including relevant science databases about the effectiveness of augmented reality-based intervention in ASD. The initial search identified a total of 387 records. After the exclusion of papers that are not research studies and are duplicated articles and after screening the abstract and full text, 20 articles were selected for analysis. The studies examined suggest promising findings about the effectiveness of augmented reality-based treatments for the promotion, support, and protection of health and wellbeing in children and adolescents with autism. Finally, possible directions for future work are discussed.

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  • Carmen Berenguer & Inmaculada Baixauli & Soledad Gómez & María de El Puig Andrés & Simona De Stasio, 2020. "Exploring the Impact of Augmented Reality in Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-15, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:17:p:6143-:d:403324
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    1. Paola Patricia Ariza-Colpas & Marlon Alberto Piñeres-Melo & Roberto-Cesar Morales-Ortega & Andres-Felipe Rodriguez-Bonilla & Shariq Butt-Aziz & Sumera Naz & Leidys del Carmen Contreras-Chinchilla & Ma, 2023. "Tourism and Conservation Empowered by Augmented Reality: A Scientometric Analysis Based on the Science Tree Metaphor," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(24), pages 1-32, December.

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