Abstract
This paper describes the design of ReduCat, an audioaugmented paper drawings tangible user interface (TUI) system intended to support educational intervention for high-functioning children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The system records audio snippets on standard paper drawings using a tangible user interface that can be shared between the therapist and the child. ReduCat is designed as a tool for the therapist to engage the child in a collaborative storytelling activity. We used a progressive design method based on a dynamic process that merges concept generation, technology benchmarking and activity design into continuously enriching actions. The paper highlights the qualities and benefits of using tangible audioaugmented artefacts in educational intervention for children with ASD. Finally, we reflect on three main qualities of our system: exploring the qualities of children's written and oral narrative; framing children's attention; and supporting therapist appropriation and child differences.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of IDC 2016 - The 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children |
Publisher | Association for Computing Machinery |
Pages | 463-472 |
Number of pages | 10 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781450343138 |
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Publication status | Published - 21 Jun 2016 |
Event | 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, IDC 2016 - The Lowry, Media City, Manchester, United Kingdom Duration: 21 Jun 2016 → 24 Jun 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160620192205/http://www.idc2016.org/ (Link to archived conference information) |
Conference
Conference | 15th International Conference on Interaction Design and Children, IDC 2016 |
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Abbreviated title | IDC2016 |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | Manchester |
Period | 21/06/16 → 24/06/16 |
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Keywords
- Audio-augmented paper
- Drawings
- High-functioning autism
- Interaction design
- Prototyping
- Tangible user interface
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Software
- Education
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction