简短报告：通过苹果手表为自闭症儿童提供即时视觉支持：一项试点可行性研究。

Brief Report: Just-in-Time Visual Supports to Children with Autism via the Apple Watch: A Pilot Feasibility Study.

作者信息

O'Brien Amanda, Schlosser Ralf W, Shane Howard C, Abramson Jennifer, Allen Anna A, Flynn Suzanne, Yu Christina, Dimery Katherine

机构信息

Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement, Boston Children's Hospital, 9 Hope Ave, Waltham, MA, 02453, USA.

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Department of Applied Psychology, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, USA.

出版信息

J Autism Dev Disord. 2016 Dec;46(12):3818-3823. doi: 10.1007/s10803-016-2891-5.

DOI:10.1007/s10803-016-2891-5

PMID:27573856

Abstract

Using augmented input might be an effective means for supplementing spoken language for children with autism who have difficulties following spoken directives. This study aimed to (a) explore whether JIT-delivered scene cues (photos, video clips) via the Apple Watch enable children with autism to carry out directives they were unable to implement with speech alone, and (b) test the feasibility of the Apple Watch (with a focus on display size). Results indicated that the hierarchical JIT supports enabled five children with autism to carry out the majority of directives. Hence, the relatively small display size of the Apple Watch does not seem to hinder children with autism to glean critical information from visual supports.

摘要

对于那些难以遵循口头指令的自闭症儿童来说，使用增强输入可能是补充口语的一种有效方式。本研究旨在：（a）探究通过苹果手表即时提供的场景线索（照片、视频片段）能否使自闭症儿童执行那些仅靠言语无法完成的指令；（b）测试苹果手表的可行性（重点关注显示屏尺寸）。结果表明，分层即时支持使五名自闭症儿童能够执行大部分指令。因此，苹果手表相对较小的显示屏尺寸似乎并不妨碍自闭症儿童从视觉支持中获取关键信息。