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Gamified Environments and Serious Games for Students With Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Review of Research

Year: 2023

Type: review

Abstract: = 70) derived from the use of Gamified Environments and Serious Games with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), identifying: authorship, nationality, publication period, topic, and design of the investigation. After that, the advantages and limitations observed are identified. Results indicate that most of them are focused on the design and testing of prototypes, (mostly) linked to the increase of social and emotional skills. The revision highlights that the game's mechanics and dynamics (feedback, rewards, missions, etc.) involve students from motivation. There is unanimous agreement to emphasize the positive impact of these resources to increment self-control, self-conscience, autonomy, and empathy.

Source: Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

DOI: 10.1007/s40489-023-00381-7

Authors: Nerea López-Bouzas, M. Esther del Moral-Pérez

Institution: Universidad de Oviedo

Language: English

Topic: Educational Games and Gamification

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,990