ENHANCING SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT: ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

Аннотация

The article explores the role of assistive technologies in enhancing support and development for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social communication challenges, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. Traditional intervention approaches often fall short in meeting the diverse needs of children with ASD. This article reviews the existing literature on the use of assistive technologies, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices, social skills training apps, wearable devices, and virtual reality applications. The findings highlight the potential benefits of assistive technologies in improving communication, social interaction, academic skills, and overall quality of life for children with ASD. The article emphasizes the importance of incorporating assistive technologies into comprehensive intervention programs and calls for further research and development in this field. KEYWORDS Autism Spectrum Disorders, assistive technologies, augmentative and alternative communication, social skills training, wearable devices, virtual reality, intervention programs.