ERIC Number: EJ1301828
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
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Kinect-for-Windows with Augmented Reality in an Interactive Roleplay System for Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Interactive Learning Environments, v29 n4 p688-704 2021
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-dimensional (3D) characters in animated games enhanced with augmented reality (AR). They can learn about body language and facial expressions through roleplay. This teaching method can effectively improve the interactive social skills of children with ASD and reduce the fear and anxiety which they typically experience when they face real people. However, most current virtual roleplay models focus only on predefined body language and facial expressions limited by the training system. These systems lack immediacy and a sense of genuine interaction for children with ASD. Therefore, we wanted to create a system that will allow trainers and therapists to control 3D virtual characters that are able to produce in real time the full range of natural body language and facial expressions appropriate for males, females, and even special cartoon characters. Based on the multiple baseline design across subjects, the data indicated that real-time Kinect Skeletal Tracking (KST) System can help the children with ASD improved their social interaction.
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Competence, Computer Simulation, Computer Games, Animation, Nonverbal Communication, Role Playing, Teaching Methods, Training, Social Development, Elementary School Students, Spatial Ability, Geometric Concepts, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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