Autism Spectrum Disorders

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
CDATA
Clinical psychology
Pervasive developmental disorders
Psychology
Technology
William Wimsatt
XML

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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Learning for Children

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Health topic:

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Game platform:

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TeachTown: Basics Home

TeachTown is a web-based educational program developed to help children improve in various subject areas taught in school.

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Health topic:

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Social Issues and Skills

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Social Skill Builder: You Are a Social Detective

"A collaborative effort between Social Skill Builder and Michelle Garcia Winner & Pamela Crooke of Social Thinking.

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Health topic:

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Health topic:

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Social Issues and Skills

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Technology
XML

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"Preschool Playtime Volume 2 is an extension of the material covered in Preschool Playtime Volume 1, and reinforces appropriate peer interactions and play skills in toddlers and preschoolers.

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Health topic:

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URL:

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Social Skill Builder

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Description:

This software helps kids learn and continue to build the skills of problem solving, friendship/life skills, critical thinking, emotions, and consequences. “The programs use interactive videos to teach key social thinking, language and behavior that are critical to everyday living.” These programs are designed for children with Autism and special needs. The software uses real life scenarios to engage children in answering questions, making judgments, and establishing outcomes.

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http://www.socialthinking.com

Health topic:

Autism Spectrum Disorders
Cognition
Mental Health
Social Issues and Skills

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Social Tags:

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CDATA
Cognition
Critical thinking
Document
Education
Learning
Life skills
Psychology
Skill
Social Thinking
Technology

Game platform:

CD/DVD
Computer

Resource type:

Educational Resource

URL:

http://www.socialskillbuilder.com/products.htm

Technical Expertise Required:

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Calais Document Category:

Technology

Target Population:

Young Children

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iAutistic

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Description:

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Autism Spectrum Disorders

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Person:

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Game platform:

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