A framework for designing assistive technologies for teaching children with ASDs emotions

Authors:
Ji Hyun Park;Bretagne Abirached;Yan Zhang
Affiliations:
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA;University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA;University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, USA
Venue:
CHI '12 Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems
Year:
2012

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Abstract

This paper presents a theory-driven serious game design framework for teaching emotions to children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The framework is based on the integration of two theoretical models, Kolb's experiential learning model and Piaget's cognitive development model. Based on these theories, we extracted six essential elements (factors) for designing games (and other assistive technologies) to teach children with ASDs emotions: matching, recognizing, observing, understanding, generalizing and mimicking.