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Abstract
Background
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent impairments in communication, social interaction and learning (Hodges et al., 2020). Because of its heterogeneous nature, ASD presents complex challenges, including social exclusion, school abandonment and limited access to health care. Technologies offer a pragmatic solution to overcome these limitations and to deliver therapeutic interventions in both physical and online environments. Studies have demonstrated that technology-mediated interventions (TMIs) have a positive impact on the development of capabilities of individuals with ASD. However, according to the European Parliament’s Research Service technologies for ASDs are less mature (European Parliament. Directorate General for Parliamentary Research Services., 2018) and the causes and effects of TMIs in ASD should be better understood.
Aims
Present study aimed to investigate the psychological variables related to TMIs in ASD.
Methods and procedures
The study employed a survey research method with a between-subjects design involving 61 adult participants comprising therapists, teachers and parents of children with ASD and it examined psychological variables related to children with ASD, factors of technology usage, and parental and educators’ experiences.
Outcomes and results
The analysis of the data obtained from the questionnaire focused on correlations and differences between groups, and was carried out using nonparametric tests. Kendall’s Tau B test was used to explore the relationships between variables. The Mann-Whitney nonparametric test was employed to identify differences between groups.
Conclusions and implications
The findings revealed numerous relationships between variables and meaningful differences between the groups investigated in terms of how technologies are perceived by stakeholders involved in ASD interventions.
背景：自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）是一种终身性神经发育障碍，其特点是持续存在沟通、社交和学习障碍（Hodges et al.）由于其异质性，ASD 带来了复杂的挑战，包括社会排斥、学校遗弃和获得医疗保健的机会有限。技术提供了一种务实的解决方案来克服这些限制，并在物理和网络环境中提供治疗干预。研究表明，以技术为媒介的干预（TMIs）对 ASD 患者的能力发展有积极影响。然而，据欧洲议会研究服务局称，针对自闭症的技术还不太成熟（欧洲议会。Directorate General for Parliamentary Research Services.，2018），应更好地了解 TMIs 在 ASD 中的原因和影响。研究目的：本研究旨在调查与 ASD 中 TMIs 相关的心理变量：本研究采用调查研究法和主体间设计，61 名成人参与者包括治疗师、教师和 ASD 儿童的家长，研究了与 ASD 儿童相关的心理变量、技术使用因素以及家长和教育工作者的经验：对问卷调查所得数据的分析主要集中在各组之间的相关性和差异上，并采用了非参数检验方法。Kendall's Tau B 检验用于探讨变量之间的关系。曼-惠特尼非参数检验用于确定组间差异：研究结果表明，在参与 ASD 干预的利益相关者对技术的看法方面，变量之间存在许多关系，调查组之间也存在有意义的差异。
期刊介绍：
Research In Developmental Disabilities is aimed at publishing original research of an interdisciplinary nature that has a direct bearing on the remediation of problems associated with developmental disabilities. Manuscripts will be solicited throughout the world. Articles will be primarily empirical studies, although an occasional position paper or review will be accepted. The aim of the journal will be to publish articles on all aspects of research with the developmentally disabled, with any methodologically sound approach being acceptable.
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