Using a Gesture-based videogame to support eye-hand coordination and pre-literacy skills of children with down syndrome

Impact of Assistive Technologies to Inclusive Education and Independent Life of Down Syndrome Persons: A Systematic Literature Review and Research Agenda

“…Intellectual and developmental disabilities are the major symptoms that are explored in the following works: [25,30,62,65,70,[75][76][77][78][79]. They address different problems related to DS adults and students such as: performing work tasks [27,30,74]; obtaining independent life skills [25,75,77]; improving long-term memory [76] and sensory stimulation [65]; experience of performing several of these, and finally; evaluation of vocational training [62].…”

“…Support of labor activities is implemented with three different approaches: by frequent repetition of learned labor skills [74], gamification of simple job skill acquisition [30], or enhancing orientation [27]. Life skills including shopping, social interaction, and job interviews [25] are additionally enhanced by eye-hand coordination skills that are crucial to increasing literacy skills [75]. Particularly important is the direct involvement in these activities, implementing a hands-on approach [77].…”

“…Speech and communication disabilities are the main focus of the studies: [25,68,74,75]. To facilitate communication and improve speech ability, these papers suggest various strategies and tools, such as educational robots [68], visual display scenes [74], gesturebased video games [75], and AAC systems [25].…”

“…Orientation is treated as a major impairment in the papers: [27,65,75]. Many DS people have low energy, they do not notice or process the information they receive from their senses and need more sensory input to become organized and focused [65].…”

“…Many DS people have low energy, they do not notice or process the information they receive from their senses and need more sensory input to become organized and focused [65]. Therefore, they need eye-hand coordination support [75] and assistance in performing tasks [27].…”