Randomized Controlled Trial of a Video Gaming-Based Social Skills Program for Children on the Autism Spectrum.
J Autism Dev Disord
; 51(10): 3637-3650, 2021 Oct.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1002119
ABSTRACT
Families often face financial and geographical barriers to services for children with autism. The current study explored the effectiveness of a parent-supported adaptation of the computer game-based social skills program Secret Agent Society (SAS). Seventy child-parent dyads were randomized to SAS (n = 35) or a caregiver-supported cognitive skills training game (CIA-control comparison; n = 35), both completed over 10 weeks. Child participants were on the autism spectrum and aged seven to 12 years (60 boys, 10 girls). SAS participants improved more than CIA participants on parent-rated social skills and problem behaviors and teacher-rated social skills. Findings suggest the intervention may be a convenient, cost-effective therapeutic approach, especially during times of restricted face-to-face service access, such as COVID-19.
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International databases
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Autistic Disorder
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Video Games
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J Autism Dev Disord
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
S10803-020-04801-z
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