Social Inclusion for Children with Disabilities: The Role of ICT in Play and Entertainment Activities

Lucattini, Paolo; Jayousi, Sara; Martinelli, Alessio; Mucchi, Lorenzo; Lombardi, Grazia

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-34833-5_22

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“…In a time when technology has a crucial impact on people’s lives, the benefits can be much more evident when the technology is applied in supporting people with disabilities. Starting from the results achieved in [ 1 ], which described the potentialities of information and communication technology (ICT) in creating opportunities for the social inclusion of children with disabilities via playful and entertaining activities, the objective of this study is to analyze the role of ICT in the framework of educative and rehabilitative interventions connected to the implementation of applied behavior analysis (ABA). Starting from the results achieved in [ 1 ], which described the potentialities of ICT in creating opportunities for the social inclusion of children with disabilities via playful and entertaining activities, the objective of this study is to analyze the role of ICT in the framework of educative and rehabilitative interventions connected to the implementation of ABA.…”

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“…Therefore, as depicted in Figure 1 , the problem statement can be synthesized using the following question: What are the main issues of social inclusion for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and how ICT can be used to cope with them? Starting from the review of the state of the art on social inclusion for children with neurodevelopmental disorders [ 1 ], the adoption of the ABA model for improving children’s behavior is analyzed. The features of the ABA model and the main methodological needs for easing its application are identified to guide the study of ICT’s role in such a context.…”

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ICT Framework for Supporting Applied Behavior Analysis in the Social Inclusion of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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The applied behavior analysis (ABA) model emphasizes observable and measurable behaviors by carrying out decision making using experimental data (behavioral observation assessment strategies). In this framework, information and communication technology (ICT) becomes highly suitable for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the methodology. This paper aims to delve into the potential of ICT in providing innovative solutions to support ABA applications. It focuses on how ICT can contribute to fostering social inclusion with respect to children with neurodevelopmental disorders. ICT offers advanced solutions for continuous and context-aware monitoring, as well as automatic real-time behavior assessments. Wireless sensor systems (wearable perceptual, biomedical, motion, location, and environmental sensors) facilitate real-time behavioral monitoring in various contexts, enabling the collection of behavior-related data that may not be readily evident in traditional observational studies. Moreover, the incorporation of artificial intelligence algorithms that are appropriately trained can further assist therapists throughout the different phases of ABA therapy. These algorithms can provide intervention guidelines and deliver an automatic behavioral analysis that is personalized to the child’s unique profile. By leveraging the power of ICT, ABA practitioners can benefit from cutting-edge technological advancements to optimize their therapeutic interventions and outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders, ultimately contributing to their social inclusion and overall wellbeing.

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confidence: 99%