Abnormal psychology
Avatar assistant: Improving social skills in students with an ASD through a computer-based intervention
Hopkins, I. M., Gower, M. W., Perez, T. A., Smith, D. S., Amthor, F. R., Casey Wimsatt, F., & Biasini, F. J. (2011). Avatar assistant: Improving social skills in students with an ASD through a computer-based intervention. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 41(11), 1543-1555.
Social Issues and Skills
Autism
Avatar
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Technology
William Wimsatt
XML
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
Learning for Children
"Learning for Children-Exploration software is developmentally appropriate for children 3-5 years.
Autism
Autism spectrum
Childhood psychiatric disorders
Clinical psychology
Neurodevelopmental disorder
Neurological disorders
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Technology
Young Children
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
TeachTown: Basics Home
TeachTown is a web-based educational program developed to help children improve in various subject areas taught in school.
Cognition
Social Issues and Skills
Subscription
Autism
CDATA
Childhood psychiatric disorders
Clinical psychology
Educational software
Neurological disorders
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Technology
Internet
http://web.teachtown.com/products/teachtown-basics-home
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
iAutistic
"An autism awareness website dedicated to the silently courageous among us: the parents who spent sleepless nights, the teachers who went the extra mile, the friends & colleagues who believed, and the autistic who strives to accept humanity."
Online
Autism
Autism spectrum
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Psychology
Technology
XML
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
Alcohol 101 Plus
Alcohol 101 Plus, available at no charge, was created in response to the growing concern over the unsafe consumption of alcohol on college campuses.
Substance Abuse
Online
Alcohol
Alcohol abuse
Alcohol education
Alcoholic beverage
Alcoholism
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Drunk driving
Technology
The Century Council
XML
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2003/03/12/health/main543721.shtml
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
At-Risk
At- Risk is a training game designed to help faculty and staff identify and approach students that appear to be experiencing mental distress. Through simulated conversations within the game, players interact with virtual students dealing with suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and symptoms of paranoia.
Stress and Coping
Purchase
Anxiety
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Education
Major depressive disorder
Mood disorders
Paranoia
Psychology
Social Issues
Suicidal ideation
Symptoms
Technology
XML
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
Online Autism Games
The Online Autism Games are free, online mini-games developed to help children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome understand people and human emotions. Each game is specially designed to teach players time sequences, word pairings, and how to recognize and understand facial expressions.
Cognition
Social Issues and Skills
Online
Asperger syndrome
Autism
CDATA
Childhood psychiatric disorders
Disability
Neurological disorders
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Technology
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
FaceSay
FaceSay™ was designed to help autistic school aged children become aware of the social value of the features and movements of the face, particularly the area around the eyes. In three silly social skills games students interact with photo-realistic Avatars to practice joint attention, basic theory of mind, face recognition and emotion recognition and modulation, including emotional intensity.
Social Issues and Skills
Autism
Avatar
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Internet culture
Psychology
Technology
Video game culture
Virtual reality
http://www.springerlink.com/content/k1244308044ml647
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
Gaining Face
Gaining Face is a software program for the PC developed for individuals with autism or Aspergers syndrome. It is intended to help autistic individuals of all ages learn to recognize facial expressions and emotions by presenting the player with useful tips, cues, and information.
Social Issues and Skills
Asperger syndrome
Autism
CDATA
Childhood psychiatric disorders
Disability
Facial expression
Neurological disorders
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Span and div
Syndromes
Technology
Have a suggestion or correction for the database? Please use the Recommendation Form
My Student Body
My Student Body is an online game that focuses on issues that many college students face including drug and alcohol abuse, stress, and sexual health. The game provides information about getting help.
Sexual Health
Stress and Coping
Substance Abuse
Register
Alcohol abuse
Alcoholism
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Medicine
National Institutes of Health
Social Issues
Stress
Technology
XML

