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Enhancing Communication for People with Autism Through the Design of a Context-aware Mobile Application for PECS

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by difficulties with social skills and communication. Autistic individuals require different types of assistance to cope with these challenges. The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) is a commonly used program for teaching nonverbal and symbolic communication skills, particularly for children with limited or no communication abilities. However, despite the development of various technology-based PECS systems, there is a lack of features that can simplify their use by children with autism. In our work, we are developing a design of a personalized and context-aware PECS system. Our system not only presents pictures as content but also adapts and enhances the content using contextual information.

Source: Journal of ICT Standardization

DOI: 10.13052/jicts2245-800x.1231

Authors: Fatima Ez Zahra El Arbaoui, Kaoutar El Hari, Rajaa Saidi

Institution: Institut National de Statistique et d'Economie Appliquée

Language: English

Topic: Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility

Subfield: Occupational Therapy

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404730338

FWCI: 2.401

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Cited by: 3

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