Abnormal psychology

Avatar assistant: Improving social skills in students with an ASD through a computer-based intervention

APA Reference: 

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.

Author(s): 
Hopkins, I. M.
Gower, M. W.
Perez, T. A.
Smith, D. S.
Amthor, F. R.
Casey Wimsatt, F.
Biasini, F. J.
Year: 
2011
Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Social Issues and Skills

Social Tags:
Abnormal psychology
Autism
Avatar
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Clinical psychology
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Technology
William Wimsatt
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Position:
assistant

Person:
Casey Wimsatt

Target Population:
Children

Game platform:
Computer

Publication type:
Journal Article

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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