Title |
iPads and the Use of “Apps” by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Do They Promote Learning?
|
---|---|
Published in |
Frontiers in Psychology, August 2016
|
DOI | 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.01305 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Melissa L. Allen, Calum Hartley, Kate Cain |
Abstract |
The advent of electronic tablets, such as Apple's iPad, has opened up the field of learning via technology, and the use of electronic applications ("apps") on these devices continues to dramatically rise. Children with communication and social impairment, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), often use educational and recreational apps within the context of their home and school settings. Here we examine in which contexts learning via this medium may be beneficial, and outline recommendations for the use of electronic tablets and the design features for apps to promote learning in this population that is characterized by a unique profile of needs and heterogeneous ability levels. |
X Demographics
As of 1 July 2024, you may notice a temporary increase in the numbers of X profiles with Unknown location. Click here to learn more.
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Mexico | 1 | 14% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 14% |
Unknown | 5 | 71% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Members of the public | 6 | 86% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 14% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Unknown | 179 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Master | 28 | 16% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 24 | 13% |
Student > Bachelor | 21 | 12% |
Researcher | 15 | 8% |
Professor | 11 | 6% |
Other | 34 | 19% |
Unknown | 46 | 26% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Psychology | 40 | 22% |
Computer Science | 21 | 12% |
Social Sciences | 21 | 12% |
Neuroscience | 8 | 4% |
Engineering | 7 | 4% |
Other | 28 | 16% |
Unknown | 54 | 30% |