Electronic screen media for persons with autism spectrum disorders: results of a survey.

Full Abstract

Social and anecdotal reports suggest a predilection for visual media among individuals on the autism spectrum, yet no formal investigation has explored the extent of that use. Using a distributed questionnaire design, parents and caregivers report on time allotted toward media, including observable behaviors and communicative responses. More time was spent engaged with electronic screen media (ESM) than any other leisure activity. Television and movie viewing was more popular than computer usage. Across media platforms, animated programs were more highly preferred. Prevalent verbal and physical imitation was reported to occur during and following exposure to ESM. Clinical implications to strategically incorporate ESM into learning approaches for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are provided.

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Author information

Author/s: Shane, Howard C (HC); Albert, Patti Ducoff (PD);

Affiliation: Center for Communication Enhancement, Children's Hospital Boston, Boston, MA, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

Journal: Journal of autism and developmental disorders (J Autism Dev Disord), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2008-Sep; vol 38 (issue 8) : pp 1499-508

Dates: Created 2008/08/15; Completed 2008/10/07;

PMID: 18293074, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Adolescent
Attention
Autistic Disorder - diagnosis; psychology
Child
Choice Behavior
Computer Literacy
Computer Terminals
Concept Formation
Female
Humans
Imitative Behavior

Leisure Activities
Male
Motion Pictures as Topic
Parenting - psychology
Problem Solving
Psychomotor Performance
Questionnaires
Social Environment
Software
Television
Visual Perception

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