Abstract
Children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) are at high risk of depression and anxiety, which can be caused by loneliness and lack of friends. Friends becomes even more important for young adolescents because of the value they place on peer acceptance. Difficulty in social interactions makes developing meaningful relationships with peers challenging for children on the spectrum. Researchers encourage the integration of children with ASC into mainstream schools. But are these schools ready to be more inclusive? How can we create an environment that can support friendship between children with ASC and Typically Developing (TD) children? What role can technology play in scaffolding peers interactions? The primary aim of this research is to answer these questions and bridge the gap in the current literature by a) studying how children with ASC can be supported in developing and maintaining higher quality friendships and b) exploring the role of technology in creating such supportive environments.
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