Audio-augmented paper for therapy and educational intervention for children with autistic spectrum disorder |
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Affiliation: | 1. Computer Science Department, Engineering Research Institute of Aragon (I3A), Universidad de Zaragoza, Ed. Ada Byron, C/María de Luna. 1, 50015 Zaragoza, Spain;2. Psychology and Sociology Department, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain;3. Education Sciences Department, Universidad de Zaragoza, C/Pedro Cerbuna 12, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain |
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Abstract: | Autism affects children׳s learning and social development. Commonly used rehabilitative treatments are aimed at stimulating the social skills of children with autism. In this article, we present a prototype and a pilot study on an audio-augmented paper to support the therapy of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prototype supports audio recording with standard sheets of paper by using tangible tools that can be shared between the therapist and the child. The prototype is a tool for the therapist to engage the child in a storytelling activity. We use a progressive design method based on a dynamic process that merges concept generation, technology benchmarking and activity design into continuously enriching actions. The paper highlights the qualities and benefits of using tangible audio-augmented artefacts for therapy and educational intervention for children with ASD. The work describes three main qualities of our prototype: from building cooperation to attention control, flow control, and using the children׳s own voices to foster attention. |
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Keywords: | Autism spectrum disorder Social competence Social story Audio-augmented paper Interaction design Tangible user interface |
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