The impact of online computer games on mental health of children with autism or hearing loss

Omar Alawajee; Jonathan Delafield-Butt; Cristina Costa

The impact of online computer games on mental health of children with autism or hearing loss

Omar Alawajee, Jonathan Delafield-Butt, Cristina Costa

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Abstract

This study examined the role of online computer games in mental health and relationships skills for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or Hearing Loss (HL) compare to typical developing children (TD). This study approached the role of these games on social relations, social skills development, and mental health and well-being.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 10 May 2018
Event	International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting - Rotterdam, Netherlands Duration: 8 May 2018 → 12 May 2018 https://insar.confex.com/insar/2018/webprogram/meeting.html

Conference

Conference	International Society for Autism Research Annual Meeting
Country	Netherlands
City	Rotterdam
Period	8/05/18 → 12/05/18
Internet address	https://insar.confex.com/insar/2018/webprogram/meeting.html

Keywords

mental health
children
online games

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