Information Technology Department of KSU

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

Electronics / Computer Hardware

This project involves developing a rehabilitation interactive program for Autistic children. Autism is a developmental disorder affecting communication skills. Difficulties in speaking affect many aspects of their lives as well as the lives of their caregivers, parents and professionals supporting them. This project aims to develop a real-time audio and visual feedback system to facilitate their vocalization. Research has shown that Human-to-Computer Interaction is more effective with this user population than Human-to-Human interaction. Moreover, we know that fascination with spinning and flashing objects is a hallmark characteristic of this user population. The proposed system provides com