Research library/Technology-Assisted

Category 10 of 12:

Technology-Assisted

Apps, devices, and remote delivery that extend therapy beyond the clinic — with quality that varies as widely as the tools themselves.

6 therapies · 2 groups · 1 review published

How we grade the evidence:

Strong — multiple trials or reviews, consistent resultsModerate — good evidence, generally acceptedEmerging — promising, still earlyLimited — well-studied and not shown to help, or too little study to knowControversial — significant debate among researchers, use cautionHarmful — documented risk of harm — not recommended

Digital Tools & Apps

Mobile and computer-based practice, best used alongside — not instead of — other support.

Emerging evidence

Therapeutic Apps (e.g., social skills, emotion recognition)

Mobile applications targeting social, communication, and behavioral skills.

School age – adultsComing soon
Moderate evidence

Computer-Based Social Skills Training

Software platforms for practicing social scenarios in structured digital environments.

School age – adultsComing soon

Emerging Technologies

Newer tools — from remote sessions to robots — expanding how and where support happens.

Emerging evidence

Social Robots (e.g., NAO, Kaspar)

Robots designed to facilitate social interaction and teach social cues.

Children – adolescentsComing soon
Emerging evidence

Virtual Reality (VR) / Extended Reality

Immersive environments for practicing social scenarios, vocational skills, and CBT.

Adolescents – adultsComing soon
Moderate evidence

Telehealth-Delivered Interventions

Video-delivered therapy — especially parent coaching — looks genuinely encouraging, but hasn't been proven equal to in-person care.

All agesRead review →
Emerging evidence

Wearable Technology & Biosensors

Devices monitoring physiological signals (HRV, EDA) to detect and manage stress.

School age – adultsComing soon
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