Engaging chinese children with autism to interact with portable hand-and finger-gesture based applications: Experiment and reflections

Tiffany Y. Tang, Mary Falzarano, Patricia A. Morreale

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Abstract

Recent work by researchers in China has demonstrated the potential for collaborative play as an educational tool for children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this paper, researchers in the United States and China investigate the potential for accessible interface design and learning by students with ASD. Through the use of known tools and interventions, an educational protocol has been designed to evaluate two applications. The pilot studies, including experimental design and outcomes, are presented here, and provide a solid foundation for comparative assessment of mid-air finger-gesture interaction as well as hand-gesture interaction. Early results in China are promising, based on experiences in the United States.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLearning and Collaboration Technologies
Subtitle of host publication3rd International Conference, LCT 2016 and Held as Part of HCI International 2016, Proceedings
EditorsPanayiotis Zaphiris, Andri Ioannou
PublisherSpringer Verlag
Pages562-572
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9783319394824
DOIs
StatePublished - 2016
Event3rd International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2016 and 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2016 - Toronto, Canada
Duration: 17 Jul 201622 Jul 2016

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume9753
ISSN (Print)0302-9743
ISSN (Electronic)1611-3349

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Learning and Collaboration Technologies, LCT 2016 and 18th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCI International 2016
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto
Period17/07/1622/07/16

Keywords

  • Accessible interface design
  • Autism
  • Collaborative play
  • Hand-and-finger gesture

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