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The purpose of this paper is to summarize the research progress in providing support for autistic individuals through digital technology. To gather literature, we developed a filtering strategy and eligibility criteria, ultimately identifying 14 papers that met the criteria from major databases Scopus and Web of Science, establishing the core literature for discussion. Additionally, we manually searched these databases for the most relevant studies based on two themes, including the current application of digital technology in autism support and digital technology-assisted teaching strategies, to enhance the depth and breadth of this review. We focused on two key points: the current state of digital technology applications in autism services and digital technology-assisted teaching strategies. After reading, analyzing, and discussing the literature, we summarized three general conclusions. First, in most cases, digital technologies can have a positive impact on autistic individuals, including providing artistic support, promoting social acceptance, improving daily life, and serving educational purposes. Second, in a minority of cases, digital technologies fail to achieve the expected outcomes, for example, some studies suggest that robots may distract users. Third, although some researchers have expressed concerns about the use of screen media, there is currently no direct evidence indicating negative effects on autistic children.

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A Review of Digital Technology Support for Autistic Individuals in Optimizing Service and Educational System Development
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Keywords: user behavior ; Autism ; digital intervention ; service design ; digital technology

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