Testing literacy educational software to develop design guidelines for children with Autism
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Tuedor, M., Franco, F., White, A.S., Smith, S. and Adams, R. 2018. Testing literacy educational software to develop design guidelines for children with Autism. International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 66 (1), pp. 19-35. https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2018.1450494
Type | Article |
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Title | Testing literacy educational software to develop design guidelines for children with Autism |
Authors | Tuedor, M., Franco, F., White, A.S., Smith, S. and Adams, R. |
Abstract | Multimedia computer programs have been found to facilitate learning in children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD). However, the effectiveness of these resources is limited due to poor design or a lack of consideration of the ASD cognitive profile, particularly at the lower-functioning end of the spectrum. This paper attempts to tackle the problem of the lack of design guidelines, with the aim of facilitating the development of effective educational programs for children with severe ASD. The case study reported here evaluated two literacy educational computer programs, by observing five low-functioning children with ASD, compared to five neurotypical children (control cases). The two types of reading-support software contrasted in the study presented different characteristics. The children’s data analysed here concern observations of child-software interactive sessions based on video recordings and coded for attention deployment to each program, including motivation and engagement indicators. The results identify different patterns in the responses of the children with ASD when using the two types of software. |
Keywords | Autism; Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD); computer technology ; guidelines; learning disabilities; literacy software; multimedia technology; Reading |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Journal | International Journal of Disability, Development and Education |
ISSN | 1034-912X |
Electronic | 1465-346X |
Publication dates | |
Online | 25 Apr 2018 |
02 Jan 2019 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 05 Dec 2017 |
Accepted | 02 Nov 2017 |
Output status | Published |
Accepted author manuscript | |
Copyright Statement | This is an Accepted Manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in International Journal of Disability, Development and Education on 25/04/2018, available online: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/1034912X.2018.1450494 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/1034912X.2018.1450494 |
Web of Science identifier | WOS:000454588400002 |
Language | English |
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