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In this paper, we propose a framework based on Internet of Things (IoT) and P2P technology for supporting learning and improving the quality of life for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Many children with autism are highly interested and motivated by smart devices such as computers and touch screen tablets. These types of assistive technology devices get children with autism to interact, make choices, respond, and tell parents what they want, need, think, and maybe even feel. Out framework uses JXTA-Overlay platform and smartbox device to monitor the children and create P2P communication between children, parents and therapists. Various visual systems, such as objects, photographs, realistic drawings, line drawings, and written words, can be used with assorted modes of technology, as long as the child can readily comprehend the visual representation. Vocabulary skills such as names of common everyday objects, fruits, animals, toys, names of familiar people can be taught through our proposed framework.
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Sula, A., Spaho, E., Matsuo, K., Barolli, L., Xhafa, F., Miho, R. (2013). An IoT-Based Framework for Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In: Park, J., Barolli, L., Xhafa, F., Jeong, HY. (eds) Information Technology Convergence. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol 253. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-6996-0_21
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