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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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03-10-2019 | Original Paper

Assessing Social Communication and Collaboration in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Intelligent Collaborative Virtual Environments

Auteurs: Lian Zhang, Amy S. Weitlauf, Ashwaq Zaini Amat, Amy Swanson, Zachary E. Warren, Nilanjan Sarkar

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2020

Abstract

Existing literature regarding social communication outcomes of interventions in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) depends upon human raters, with limited generalizability to real world settings. Technological innovation, particularly virtual reality (VR) and collaborative virtual environments (CVE), could offer a replicable, low cost measurement platform when endowed with intelligent agent technology and peer-based interactions. We developed and piloted a novel collaborative virtual environment and intelligent agent (CRETA) for the assessment of social communication and collaboration within system and peer interactions. The system classified user statements with moderate to high accuracies. We found moderate to high agreement in displayed communication and collaboration skills between human–human and human–agent interactions. CRETA offers a promising avenue for future development of autonomous measurement systems for ASD research.

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Titel: Assessing Social Communication and Collaboration in Autism Spectrum Disorder Using Intelligent Collaborative Virtual Environments
Auteurs: Lian Zhang
Amy S. Weitlauf
Ashwaq Zaini Amat
Amy Swanson
Zachary E. Warren
Nilanjan Sarkar
Publicatiedatum: 03-10-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04246-z

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