Fostering Computational Thinking and Social-emotional Skills in Children with ADHD and/or ASD: a Scoping Review

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Contributors

  • Christina Oswald - , University of Graz (Author)
  • Lisa Paleczek - , University of Graz (Author)
  • Katharina Maitz - , Graz University of Technology (Author)
  • Maximilian Husny - , University of Graz (Author)
  • Barbara Gasteiger-Klicpera - , University of Graz (Author)

Abstract

Although Computational Thinking (CT) is considered an essential 21st century skill, little is known about teaching CT to students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). To address this gap in the research, we conducted a scoping review to identify those approaches promoting programming skills and/or CT in children aged 6–15 with ASD and/or ADHD. We also investigated which other skills were simultaneously fostered and examined the challenges and benefits reported in the interventions undertaken. Results indicate that fostering programming and/or CT in students with ASD and/or ADHD has a beneficial effect. CT-related skills acquired by such students were found to persist beyond the intervention period and were often associated with an improvement in student social-emotional competences.

Details

Original languageEnglish
JournalReview Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Publication statusPublished - 15 Mar 2023
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-8050-4449/work/148145567
Mendeley fae6eb05-05e1-389d-b8a9-93b4c8d69676

Keywords

Sustainable Development Goals

Keywords

  • Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Elementary and secondary education; Special needs education; Computational Thinking, Social-emotional competencies