Abstract
The use of interactive technologies has been demonstrated to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as the social interaction tendencies of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We examined effects of using Virtual Voice Assistant (VVAs) in children with ASD with respect to two outcomes: speech skills and social interaction skills. A single-case study included three children with ASD (4–11 years old) that utilized VVAs for three months. Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires and semi-structured interviews were used to measure the communication and social interaction skills of the participating children. Participant One, Two and Three showed improvement in the number of correct words produced the VVA intervention. All participants showed increases in social interactions in the intervention phase. Overall, the results showed that the VVAs had positive effects on the speech and social interaction skills of autistic children. The findings demonstrate that children with ASD may benefit from VVAs to improve their communication skills.
Highlights
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the way individuals interact with their environment and how they communicate with others
This study examined the effects of using a voice assistant in children with ASD on two outcomes: speech skills and social interaction skills
Results showed that the virtual voice assistant had positive effects on the speech and social interaction skills of children with ASD
Summary
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects the way individuals interact with their environment and how they communicate with others. One way to achieve this is through the use of interactive technologies Several interventions, both clinical and non-clinical, using interactive technologies have been tested on children, with varying degrees of success [2,3,4,5,6]. Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to have communication and social interaction deficits. Their impaired communication is derived from difficulties in acquiring language. The use of interactive technologies has been demonstrated to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as the social interaction tendencies of children with ASD. This study examined the effects of using a voice assistant in children with ASD on two outcomes: speech skills (expressive verbal vocabulary and production of short phrases) and social interaction skills (playing/sharing)
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