Chien-Hsing Chou 1, Yi-Hsiang Chien1 , Yung-Long Chu1 and Yi-Zeng Hsieh2
1Department of Electrical Engineering, Tamkang University, Tamsui, Taiwan 251, R.O.C.
2Department of Management and Information Technology, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan, Taiwan 710, R.O.C.
Received:
May 5, 2014
Accepted:
February 24, 2015
Publication Date:
March 1, 2015
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ABSTRACT
In this paper, a visualized scenario learning aid on Tablet PC is developed for children with high-functioning autism. The aid assists autistic children in learning how to use daily living equipments or daily living skills with specific scenarios. Caretakers of autistic children can directly design learning targets on the corresponding space, e.g. bathroom or kitchen. When the autistic children select a specific space, this aid shows the possible learning targets. After they click on a learning target, then the corresponding videos or pictures are given. The developed aid links the specific space and its learning objective, thereby enhancing the autistic child’s learning outcome. Furthermore, the developed aid employs a cloud server that enables caretakers to upload and share their self-produced learning scenarios with other caretakers who have similar needs. In addition, the developed aid is available to download cost-free from the iTunes App Store, and the software content is presented in Mandarin Chinese. Users of this aid do not require any cost and a specific level of English ability to use it.
Keywords:
Aid Development, Scenario Learning, High-Functioning Autism, Tablet PC, Living-Skill Learning
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