Computer‐mediated intervention to foster prosocial ability among children with autism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21499178 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sigal Eden (0000-0003-4894-461X, School of Education Bar Ilan University Ramat‐Gan Israel, corresponding author), Atara Oren (School of Education Bar Ilan University Ramat‐Gan Israel) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 275-286 |
| Publication date | 2021-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Computer Assisted Learning (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0266-4909 • E-ISSN: 1365-2729 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/jcal.12490 |
| OpenAlex | W3081612118 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 50 |
The study refers to the social aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and focuses on pro‐social behaviour that has a positive effect on social adaptability. The first goal of the study was to determine whether there is a gap in prosocial‐behaviour between children with High‐Functioning ASD (HFASD) and children with typical‐development; and secondly, to foster prosocial‐behaviour with a computer‐mediated intervention versus a non‐computer‐mediated intervention. The study comprises 58 preschool children, divided into three groups: HFASD experiencing a computer‐mediated intervention, HFASD experiencing a non‐computer‐mediated intervention, and typically‐developing children with no intervention. The 2‐month intervention was based on the Cognitive Behavioural Therapy model, and pairs of children learned how to solve social‐problems. Following preliminary screening tests (PPVT; SCQ), observations designed to evaluate prosocial‐ability and Vineland questionnaires measuring prosocial‐behaviour were conducted pre‐ and post‐intervention. Pre‐intervention findings indicated that children with typical‐development exhibited higher prosocial‐behaviour than children with HFASD. This changed however, post‐intervention, as the gap between the two groups decreased. Additionally, the study found that the computer‐mediated intervention group improved in some prosocial measures compared to the non‐computer‐mediated intervention
Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Cognition · Developmental psychology · High-functioning autism · Prosocial behavior · Psychiatry · Social cognitive theory · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Psychology
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Aged 8 Years — Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network, 11 Sites, United States, 2012
Peer relations in childhood
Young Children's Theory of Mind Predicts More Sharing With Friends Over Time
| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 0,75 |
| Citation span | 2022 - 2024 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |