The use of computer and mobile applications, virtual reality in working with children with autism spectrum disorders (based on research materials)

the article discusses the issue of using information technology in working with children with autism spectrum disorders. The concept of "information technology" is disclosed, and the types of information technology are described. Based on the analysis of the experience of researchers in this area, two possible areas of using information technology in working with children with autism spectrum disorders are considered: the use of mobile and computer applications, the use of virtual reality. In the first area – the use of mobile and computer applications – an overview of developments for computers and portable devices is presented. It is noted that the use of specialized applications can improve the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorders. In the second area – the use of virtual reality in working with children with ASD, the possibility of creating a safe and controlled environment that helps children adapt to real life is described. The experience of researchers working in this area has confirmed the effectiveness of this technology. The analysis of this scientific study does not cause controversy. It should be noted that the problem of using computer and mobile applications, virtual reality technologies in working with children with ASD has attracted great interest from scientists in the past few years. In conclusion, conclusions are made about the feasibility and necessity of using information technologies, namely mobile and computer applications, virtual reality in the educational process with children with autism spectrum disorders. Nevertheless, specialists need to correctly select such programs, control the time of their use, so that training contributes to the development of the child and takes into account individual characteristics.

autism spectrum disorders, mobile applications, computer games, virtual reality