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A mobile phone solution for young people with autism: introducing the “HANDS” project

Mintz, J., Devecchi, C. and March, C. (2009) A mobile phone solution for young people with autism: introducing the “HANDS” project. Paper presented to: British Educational Research Association Conference, London, 2014-09-24.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Abstract: This paper outlines the main features of the three-year European Commission sponsored HANDS (Help Autism/Diagnosed Navigate and Develop Socially) project on the use of mobile technology for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). After locating the use of the new mobile technology within an emergent field of research and practical pedagogical application, and after reviewing the state of research on technology for autistic children, the paper devotes more space to the description of the theoretical and technological innovative aspects of the HANDS toolset. The paper concludes with a number of reflections on the lesson learned so far in carrying out the research.
Uncontrolled Keywords: autism, mobile technology, persuasive technology
Creators: Mintz, Joseph, Devecchi, Cristina and March, Caty
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date: 5 September 2009
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: British Educational Research Association Conference
Event Title: British Educational Research Association Conference
Event Dates: 2014-09-24
Event Location: London
Event Type: Other
Language: English
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: No
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/11325

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