Computer-Assisted Gamification as an Approach to Support Movement Skills Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors

Jihyun Lee, San Jose State UniversityFollow
Julissa Gutierrez, Pepperdine University

Publication Date

1-1-2023

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

Volume

94

Issue

3

DOI

10.1080/07303084.2022.2156937

First Page

35

Last Page

40

Abstract

This article introduces the rationale behind utilizing computer-assisted gamification for the development of movement skills for children with ASD. This article also provides a brief review of several studies that have utilized computer-assisted gamification approaches in motor skill interventions, in order to show the applications and implications of the research. Lastly, applications of computer-assisted gamification are provided using some examples to show readers how this approach can support children with ASD when learning motor skills.

Department

Kinesiology

Recommended Citation

Jihyun Lee and Julissa Gutierrez. "Computer-Assisted Gamification as an Approach to Support Movement Skills Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (2023): 35-40. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2022.2156937