López-Bouzas N, del Moral-Pérez ME. Gamified Environments and Serious Games for Students With Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Review of Research.
REVIEW JOURNAL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS 2023:1-13. [PMID:
37363697 PMCID:
PMC10173233 DOI:
10.1007/s40489-023-00381-7]
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to review the available research (N = 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.
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