User Modelling in Search for People with Autism

We present the architecture and prototype implementation of Jellibeans, a web search tool for assisting users with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)1. The system models user interactions within the search process, utilising a user profile, and by integrating insights from the core features of the Aut...

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Published inProceedings of the International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice (SERP) pp. 10 - 16
Main Authors Massand, Esha, Mannock, Keith Leonard
Format Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Athens The Steering Committee of The World Congress in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Applied Computing (WorldComp) 01.01.2018
Subjects
Architectural engineering
Autism
Child psychology
Information retrieval
Knowledge management
Memory
Movement
Queries
R&D
Research & development
Search engines
Search process
Search strategies
Usability
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Summary:We present the architecture and prototype implementation of Jellibeans, a web search tool for assisting users with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)1. The system models user interactions within the search process, utilising a user profile, and by integrating insights from the core features of the Autistic condition. The system has an integrated infra-red motion controlled user interface component, utilising gesture and hand movement data to enhance the interactive search process. The work provides insights into how search can be improved for users on the Autistic spectrum and includes an analysis of experiments carried out with the system.