Employing assistive technologies in teaching children with disabilities in early childhood settings: teachers’ perceptions

Al-Attiyah, Asma; Dababneh, Kholoud; Hamaidi, Diala; Arouri, Yousef

doi:10.1080/09669760.2020.1863192

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“…There was a greater representation of male participants than female participants in most studies where gender was reported. Various study designs were used, including single-case experiments [29,33,34], surveys [22,27], randomized controlled trials [32], and qualitative methods [36]. Studies examined a range of ATs, from low-tech adaptations to high-tech virtual reality systems.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies indicated the potential benefits of AT in improving abilities in areas such as communication [22,32], social skills [29,34], academic performance [36], and cultural knowledge [33]. Studies also provided information on caregiver and teacher awareness and perspectives on technological use [22,27].…”

Section: Key Pooled Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Most studies were carried out in the Gulf countries, including seven from the UAE [29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36], one from Qatar [27], and two from Saudi Arabia (KSA) [1,28]. One such study was conducted in Jordan [36].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The first experimental group engaged with the CompuThera program to enhance reading proficiency, the second group engaged with the Language Master program to improve reading abilities, and the control group received conventional language training. The second category, educational settings, encompassed four studies conducted in school environments that promoted a sense of familiarity and comfort among participants [27,29,33,35]. A notable aspect of this setting was the designated resource room used for assessments, which ensured a consistent environment.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Two studies focused on audiovisual technology [28,36]. Four studies [22,27,32,37] did not specify a specific AT category.…”

Section: Sensory Technology and Outcomementioning

confidence: 99%

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A Scoping Review of Studies on Assistive Technology Interventions and Their Impact on Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Arab Countries

Al-Hendawi,

Hussein,

Al Ghafri

et al. 2023

Children

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The rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Arab countries necessitates evidence-based interventions. Assistive technology (AT) presents a promising approach. However, data on the pervasiveness of AT use and its effectiveness for individuals with ASD, specifically within Arab countries, remain scarce. Objective: To review the current literature on the AT interventions and outcomes reported for individuals with ASD in Arab countries. Methods: A scoping review adhering to PRISMA guidelines was undertaken to explore the utilization of AT, segmented into three categories: low-technology (low-tech), mid-technology (mid-tech), and high-technology (high-tech) devices. Results: Twelve studies had a pooled sample of 1547 participants, primarily male school-aged children with ASD. The AT applications evaluated ranged from low-tech visual schedules and support to high-tech virtual reality systems. Studies have reported the potential benefits of AT in improving communication, social, academic, adaptive, and functional abilities; however, comparative evidence between AT interventions is limited. The identified barriers to the adoption of AT included caregiver uncertainty about the use of AT and a lack of awareness of AT among professionals and the Arab community in general. Conclusion: Available studies suggest that the adoption of AT can enhance the skills of individuals with ASD in Arab countries. However, more rigorous studies across diverse demographic groups and Arab national regions are needed to strengthen the evidence base and provide appropriate recommendations.

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