Kinect-for-windows with augmented reality in an interactive roleplay system for children with an autism spectrum disorder

• Published in: Interactive learning environments Vol. 29; no. 4; pp. 688 - 704
• Main Author: Lee, I-Jui
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 19.05.2021; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Animation; Augmented reality; Autism; Autism spectrum disorder; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Computer Games; Computer Simulation; Elementary School Students; Geometric Concepts; Human communication; interactive learning environment; Interactive systems; Interpersonal Communication; Interpersonal Competence; Nonverbal Communication; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Program Effectiveness; Real time; real-time Kinect Skeletal Tracking System; Role Playing; Social Development; Social factors; Social interaction; Spatial Ability; Teaching Methods; Training; Wizard of Oz experiment

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often find it difficult to communicate using body language and facial expressions to respond appropriately socially. This negatively affects the quality of their everyday social life. Children with ASD can learn to socially interact with virtual three-dim...