How an animated fish helps kids with autism

Keywords

Animated fish, ASD, Autism

Abstract

BYU education researchers have found that children with autism love learning with the help of live animated characters. In fact, the BYU study found that children learned more by talking to an animated fish avatar named Marla than they learned by talking to another person. BYU student Bruna Goncalves, who graduates from BYU this week, has been a fundamental part of the autism research project. Goncalves was inspired to pursue special education out of love for her older sister, Barbara, who has cerebral palsy.

Original Publication Citation

How an Animated Fish Helps Kids with Autism Brigham Young University 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHeKen9aDVA

Document Type

Video

Publication Date

2020

Publisher

YouTube

Language

English

College

David O. McKay School of Education

Department

Counseling Psychology and Special Education

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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