Abstract-This study evaluates the use and efficacy of mobile technology so as to provide assessment and treatment intervention to children and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Learning and behavioural data for assessment can be captured and interpreted through mobile technology, but the complexity of this data in special education can sometimes discourage staff from using it. Mobile technology intervention, in conjunction with ad hoc applications for ASD individuals, can contribute to the individuals' needs to a great extent. Needless to say, speech generating devices (SGDs) are very supportive tools for autistic people who mostly suffer from limited speech, especially devices which are portable. The use of mobile technology to enhance academic skills, among others, is being investigated. Although this technology is new, the autistic community has expressed its enthusiasm about it. If all parties involved, such as educators, caregivers, sufferers and families participated in the design and implementation of the appropriate apps, this could best suit ASD individuals' needs and would provide them with a better quality of life.
Abstract-The aim of this report is to provide systematic analysis of studies investigating ICT tools for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. They are categorized into ICT assessment tools and ICT intervention tools. The review outlines the origin of each tool, its functionality by describing certain technological features and how it attributes to this scientific field. On the one hand, there are many ICT tools that contribute in the diagnosis of ASD. On the other hand, ICT intervention tools play also an important role, trying to enhance both cognitive and social abilities of the ASD child. Through the review of these articles, we try to investigate how far they have come in meeting these targets.
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder across children population and much research is being conducted to find the best ADHD treatment. Neurofeedback (NF) is widely used for the treatment of ADHD, thus such ADHD cases will be reviewed in this study. As an introduction, a short overview of the definition of ADHD and Neurofeedback, as well as the history of neurofeedback in ADHD will be given. The main part of the paper will present a literature review of neurofeedback in ADHD while mentioning the effects of this treatment. Results and evaluation of NF applications among other treatments are to be discussed in the conclusion, showing that NF is quite promising on ADHD subjects.
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