A systematic review of play-based interventions targeting the social communication skills of children
with autism spectrum disorder in educational contexts
O'Keeffe, Christina and McNally, SinéadORCID: 0000-0002-9501-2535
(2021)
A systematic review of play-based interventions targeting the social communication skills of children
with autism spectrum disorder in educational contexts.
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 10
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pp. 51-81.
ISSN 2195-7177
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience social communication difficulties which can be compounded by increased social demands and expectations of the school environment. Play offers a unique context for social communication development in educational settings. This systematic review aimed to synthesize play-based interventions for the social communication skills of children with ASD in educational contexts and identified nine studies. Overall, studies in this review provided a promising evidence base for supporting social communication skills through play in education for children with ASD. The review also highlighted gaps in research on play-based interventions for the social communication skills of children with ASD within naturalistic educational settings.
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Article (Published)
Refereed:
Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Play; Social communication; Education settings; Autism spectrum disorders