A technological intervention for improving cognitive abilities based on the preferences of Autistic children

Abstract

autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a multiplex developmental condition which limits the performance of communication and social interaction of young children while hin- dering development of their cognitive capabilities. To educate the Autistic children, this application caters the needs with number of aspects as selection of activities, that develop the cognitive capabilities and user-friendliness. To address the limitations which pays considerations to aspects as above, this research proposes an interactive web application to enhance the educational needs of Autistic children aged 5–8 years with a novel pack of technologies including Augmented Reality (AR), image processing, eye tracking and machine learning. The application has implemented activities to enhance the vocabulary of children using AR while also presenting a number of other activities as drawing activities to improve the motor skills. To analyze how comfortable the children are with the technology, the children are monitored using processing of their drawings, eye-tracking, and emotion identification with voice assisted support are extended.