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Unintentional intrusive participation in multimedia interactive environments

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Published/Copyright: March 9, 2011
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International Journal on Disability and Human Development
From the journal Volume 10 Issue 1

Abstract

This paper presents data from two independent case studies: a 15-year-old female with cerebral palsy and related profound and multiple learning difficulties, and a 7-year-old male with extreme behaviour associated with autistic spectrum disorder. An audiovisual immersive interactive environment was developed to encourage creative interaction and expression from the participants. In both case studies, there were support workers present and it was the interventions of these support staff which are the main focus of this paper. Results indicated that profuse but unintentional interventions from the staff could have distorted interaction with, dissuaded or diverted participants from meaningful engagements with the reactive feedback provided by the system.


Corresponding author: Mr. Ceri Williams, Specific Learning Difficulties Tutor, Llantarnam Comprehensive School, Llantarnam Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen, NP44 3XB, UK

Received: 2010-11-1
Accepted: 2010-12-2
Published Online: 2011-03-09
Published in Print: 2011-3-1

©2011 by Walter de Gruyter Berlin New York

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