Media Equation of the Interaction of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Proof-of-Concept Approach Using an Equivalence Test in a Within-Subject Design.
Digital technology promises to improve the process of identifying autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Specifically, an automated digital screening tool with avatar-based interaction may be appropriate for children to differentiate between typically developing children and those at risk for ASD. The firs...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders p. 1 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Springer Nature
Jun2025
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