Introduction to Technologies in the Daily Lives of Individuals with Autism.

Shic et al. (2015) wrote a story-style review. They traced how everyday tech touches the lives of people with autism. Phones, tablets, robots, and big-data tools were all included.

The paper does not give new numbers. It maps where autism tech has been and where it is heading. The big message: cool gadgets are coming, but we still need solid tests before we use them in therapy.

Rojahn et al. (2012) warned that robot studies were still weak. Frederick repeats that call and widens it to all new tech.

Shermadhi et al. (2026) later scanned 1,322 papers and sorted them into three piles: communication, mobility, and autism social-cognition. Their 2026 picture puts Frederick’s 2015 map inside a bigger frame.

Schmidt et al. (2025) went further and asked autistic adults what they want from future XR tools. They found people want tech that is built with them, not for them. Frederick only guessed at this need; Matthew showed it.

Before you buy the next shiny app or robot, pause. Check if strong trials back it up. Use Frederick’s map to ask vendors for evidence. Follow the later reviews and invite autistic clients to co-pick the tools. This keeps your caseload both current and ethical.