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ABCD SW: autistic behavior & computer-based didactic software

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Maurizio TesconiAuthors Info & Claims

W4A '12: Proceedings of the International Cross-Disciplinary Conference on Web Accessibility

Article No.: 28, Pages 1 - 2

https://doi.org/10.1145/2207016.2207037

Published: 16 April 2012 Publication History

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In this demo we show an open source software (SW) program designed to facilitate the execution of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) intervention with low-functioning autistic children. The SW is based on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and Discrete Trial Training (DTT). The SW automatically records data extractable from the session (times, success/error, etc.), while the tutor inserts subjective data such as type and level of prompt provided to a child, along with comments. The SW adapts the trial to the child's abilities (receptive/verbal) to make it accessible (comprehensible and operable). To offer the child a simple and accessible interaction environment, the tutor and child user interfaces are kept separate and offered on mobile devices. Using a laptop, the tutor sets the exercise that appears on the child's tablet. Synchronization between devices offers the tutor a real-time summary of actions performed by child, freeing up his/her cognitive resources needed to memorize this information and possibly favoring the decision-making process for the ABA intervention.

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Kientz, J. A., Hayes, G. R., Westeyn T. L., Starner, T., Abowd G. D. Pervasive Computing and Autism: Assisting Caregivers of Children with Special Needs. IEEE Pervasive Computing, vol. 6, no. 1, 28--35, Jan.-Mar. (2007)

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ABCD SW: autistic behavior & computer-based didactic software
1. Human-centered computing
  1. Human computer interaction (HCI)
    1. Interaction paradigms
      1. Graphical user interfaces
2. Social and professional topics

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W4A '12: Proceedings of the International Cross-Disciplinary Conference on Web Accessibility

April 2012

189 pages

ISBN:9781450310192

DOI:10.1145/2207016

General Chairs:
Markel Vigo
University of Manchester, UK
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Julio Abascal
University of the Basque Country, Spain
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Rui Lopes
Google
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Paola Salomoni
University of Bologna, Italy

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Parvin PManca MSenette CBuzzi MBuzzi MPelagatti SBottoni PPanizzi E(2022)Alexism: ALEXa supporting children with autISM in their oral care at homeProceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces10.1145/3531073.3531157(1-5)Online publication date: 6-Jun-2022
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Poovizhi PJebakumar Immanuel DSubramani KDhavamani LDhanapal R(2022)M-Learning First Word Android Application to support Autistic Children with their Education2022 Second International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Smart Energy (ICAIS)10.1109/ICAIS53314.2022.9742808(411-417)Online publication date: 23-Feb-2022
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