Autism Serious Game Framework (ASGF) for Developing Games for Children with Autism

Gaudi, Geoffrey; Kapralos, Bill; Uribe-Quevedo, Álvaro; Hall, Geoffrey B.; Parvinchi, Diana

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-49932-7_1

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“…According to Ghanouni, et al [80], motion gaming programmes like Kinect are able to facilitate children with autism in learning to create a repertoire of internal models through NUIs. For example, combining RGB cameras, depth detection, and careful user interface design in the Kinect visual sensor would provide better gaming and enjoyment experiences [62]. As a result, this study found that interactions play an important role in catering to the needs of children with autism.…”

Section: Game Elementsmentioning

confidence: 84%

Serious Game Design Principles for Children with Autism to Facilitate the Development of Emotion Regulation

Daud¹,

Abdullah²,

Zakaria³

2023

IJACSA

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a deficit-driven neurodevelopmental condition in three areas, which are social interactions, communication, and the presence of restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. Children with autism mainly suffer from emotional disturbance that emerges as meltdowns, tantrums, and aggression, increasing the risk of developing mental health issues. Several studies have assessed the use of serious games in helping children with autism enhance their communication, learning, and social skills. Significantly, these serious games focus on the strengths and weaknesses of the disorder to establish a comfortable and controlled environment that is able to support children with autism. However, there is still a lack of evidence in studies exploring the use of serious games for children with autism to facilitate the development of emotion regulation. The aim of this study is to consolidate and propose a new serious game design principle for children with autism to facilitate the development of emotion regulation. The target age of the children involved in this study ranged between 6 and 12. A review of previous literature on serious game design principles was conducted. More than 70 articles related to serious games for children with autism were analysed using thematic analysis. This study found 16 elements that influenced the designing and developing process of creating a serious game for children with autism. It has been organised and categorised into five attributes (user, game objectives, game elements, game aesthetics, and player experience). Certainly, this study demonstrates the needs and requirements of children with autism when designing serious games.

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Section: Game Elementsmentioning

confidence: 84%

Serious Game Design Principles for Children with Autism to Facilitate the Development of Emotion Regulation

Daud¹,

Abdullah²,

Zakaria³

2023

IJACSA

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“…After the compilation of research, there is a heterogeneity between the different fields of study observed, although there is a greater predominance of research on design and focused on the design and testing of prototypes. In terms of design (35%), Gaudi et al ( 2020 ) create the ASGF interface to develop interventions with SG in therapeutic sessions. In the same line, Jaramillo et al ( 2022 ) establish the criteria to evaluate the usability and accessibility of the SG.…”

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“…On the other hand, both the use of gamified environments and SG allow to increase their motivation in therapeutic sessions, managing to improve long-term behaviors (Malinverni et al, 2017 ; Van Dooren et al, 2019 ). Specifically, Gaudi et al ( 2020 ) consider that SG are becoming an effective alternative to traditional therapy, since they allow adaptation to specific needs and individual casuistry by covering a wide range of scenarios and characters.…”

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Gamified Environments and Serious Games for Students With Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Review of Research

López-Bouzas

Pérez

2023

Rev J Autism Dev Disord

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The aim of this study is to review the available research (N = 70) derived from the use of Gamified Environments and Serious Games with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), identifying: authorship, nationality, publication period, topic, and design of the investigation. After that, the advantages and limitations observed are identified. Results indicate that most of them are focused on the design and testing of prototypes, (mostly) linked to the increase of social and emotional skills. The revision highlights that the game’s mechanics and dynamics (feedback, rewards, missions, etc.) involve students from motivation. There is unanimous agreement to emphasize the positive impact of these resources to increment self-control, self-conscience, autonomy, and empathy.

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Autism Serious Game Framework (ASGF) for Developing Games for Children with Autism

Abstract: Masters of Science in Computer Science Thesis title: Autism Serious Game Framework (ASGF) for Developing Games for Children with Autism An oral defense of this thesis took place on December 2, 2019 in front of the following examining committee:

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Serious Game Design Principles for Children with Autism to Facilitate the Development of Emotion Regulation

Serious Game Design Principles for Children with Autism to Facilitate the Development of Emotion Regulation

Gamified Environments and Serious Games for Students With Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Review of Research

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