Design and evaluation of mobile learning applications for autistic children in Pakistan

Muneeb Imtiaz Ahmad, Suleman Shahid

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    Abstract

    ![CDATA[In this paper, we present the design and evaluation of culturally specific mobile learning applications, designed as a tool to encourage social interaction in autistic children. These applications were designed for Pakistani children keep their cultural context in mind. We performed longitudinal evaluation (around eight weeks) of these applications at an autistic school in Pakistan. Our initial results, based on pre and post evaluation questionnaires and video analysis of social interactions, showed that the applications had a positive effect on the development of socio-emotional skills of children and were appreciated not only by children but also by the teachers.]]
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationHuman-Computer Interaction: INTERACT 2015: 15th IFIP TC 13 International Conference, Bamberg, Germany, September 14-18, 2015, Proceedings, Part I
    PublisherSpringer
    Pages436-444
    Number of pages7
    ISBN (Print)9783319227009
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015
    EventInternational Conference on Human-Computer Interaction -
    Duration: 14 Sept 2015 → …

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    Name
    ISSN (Print)0302-9743

    Conference

    ConferenceInternational Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
    Period14/09/15 → …

    Keywords

    • autism
    • human-computer interaction
    • mobile computing
    • social skills

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