Reviews of Assistive and Adaptive Technology for Autistic People

This page provides a select list of scientific reviews of interventions, treatments and therapies for autistic people which use assistive and adaptive technology.

If you know of any other publications we should list on this page please email info@informationautism.org

Please note that we are unable to supply publications unless we are listed as the publisher. However, if you are a UK resident you may be able to obtain them from your local public library, your college library or direct from the publisher.

Related Publications

• Aresti-Bartolome N., Garcia-Zapirain B. (2014) Technologies as support tools for persons with autistic spectrum disorder: a systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 11(8), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Ayres K. M., Mechling L. C., Sansosti F. J. (2013) The use of mobile technologies to assist with life skills/independence of students with moderate/severe intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorders: considerations for the future of school psychology. Psychology in the Schools. 50(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Bellini S., Akullian J. (2007) A meta-analysis of video modeling and video self-modeling interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders. Exceptional Children. 73(3),
  
  
• Bersani F. et al. (2013) Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for psychiatric disorders: A comprehensive review. European Psychiatry. 28(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Boisvert M. et al. (2010) Telepractice in the assessment and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 13(6), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Brok W. d., Sterkenburg P. (2015) Self-controlled technologies to support skill attainment in persons with an autism spectrum disorder and/or an intellectual disability: a systematic literature review. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology. 10(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Cabibihan J. et al. (2013) Why robots? A survey on the roles and benefits of social robots in the therapy of children with autism. International Journal of Social Robotics. 5(4), Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Coben R., Linden M., Myers T. E. (2010) Neurofeedback for autistic spectrum disorder: A review of the literature Applied Psychophysiological and Biofeedback. 35(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Diehl J. J. et al. (2012) The clinical use of robots for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A critical review. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 6(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Ganz J. B. et al. (2012) A meta-analysis of single case research studies on aided augmentative and alternative communication systems with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 42(1), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Grynszpan O. et al. (2014) Innovative technology-based interventions for autism spectrum disorders: A meta-analysis. Autism. 18(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Hong E. R. et al. (2017) A meta-analysis of single-case research on the use of tablet-mediated interventions for persons with ASD. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 70 Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Kagohara D. M. et al. (2012) Using iPods and iPads in teaching programs for individuals with developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities. 34(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Knight V. F., McKissick B. .., Saunders A. (2013) A review of technology-based interventions to teach academic skills to students with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 11(11), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Lorah E. R. et al. (2015) A systematic review of tablet computers and portable media players as speech generating devices for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45(12), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Mechling L. C. (2011) Review of twenty-first century portable electronic devices for persons with moderate intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities. 46(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Meer L. A. v. d., Rispoli M. (2010) Communication interventions involving speech-generating devices for children with autism: A review of the literature. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 13(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Oberman L. M., Rotenberg A., Pascual-Leone A. (2015) Use of transcranial magnetic stimulation in autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Odom S. L. et al. (2015) Technology-aided interventions and instruction for adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45(12), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Pennington R. C. (2010) Computer-assisted instruction for teaching academic skills to students with autism spectrum disorders: A review of literature. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 25(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Ramdoss S. et al. (2012) Computer-based interventions to improve social and emotional skills in individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review. Developmental Neurorehabilitation. 15(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Reed F. D. D., Hyman S. R., Hirst J. M. (2011) Applications of technology to teach social skills to children with autism. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 5(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Scharf A. et al. (2013) Use of computer-assisted technologies (CAT) to enhance social, communicative, and language development in children with autism spectrum disorders. 43(2), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Schlosser R. W., Koul R. K. (2015) Speech output technologies in interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders: A scoping review. Augmentative and Alternative Communication. 31(4), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Shukla-Mehta S., Miller T., Callahan K. (2010) Evaluating the effectiveness of video instruction on social and communication skills training for children with autism spectrum disorders: A review of the literature. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 25(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Stephenson J., Limbrick L. (2015) A review of the use of touch-screen mobile devices by people with developmental disabilities. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 45(12), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Wainer A. L., Ingersoll B. R. (2011) The use of innovative computer technology for teaching social communication to individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 5(1), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Wang M., Reid D. (2010) Virtual reality in pediatric neurorehabilitation: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism and cerebral palsy. Neuroepidemiology. 36(1), Read Abstract (New Window) Read Full (New Window)
  
  
• Wass S. V., Porayska-Pomsta K. (2014) The uses of cognitive training technologies in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders. Autism. 18(8), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  
• Weng P., Maeda Y., Bouck E. C. (2014) Effectiveness of cognitive skills-based computer-assisted instruction for students with disabilities A synthesis. Remedial and Special Education. 35(3), Read Abstract (New Window)
  
  

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15 Jun 2022