Title |
Meta-analysis of Tablet-Mediated Interventions for Teaching Academic Skills to Individuals with Autism
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Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, April 2018
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DOI | 10.1007/s10803-018-3573-2 |
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Authors |
Katherine Ledbetter-Cho, Mark O’Reilly, Russell Lang, Laci Watkins, Nataly Lim |
Abstract |
Portable touch-screen devices have been the focus of a notable amount of intervention research involving individuals with autism. Additionally, popular media has widely circulated claims that such devices and academic software applications offer tremendous educational benefits. A systematic search identified 19 studies that targeted academic skills for individuals with autism. Most studies used the device's built-in video recording or camera function to create customized teaching materials, rather than commercially-available applications. Analysis of potential moderating variables indicated that participants' age and functioning level did not influence outcomes. However, participant operation of the device, as opposed to operation by an instructor, produced significantly larger effect size estimates. Results are discussed in terms of recommendations for practitioners and future research. |
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