Following UCD and SCRUM for Designing a Virtual Environment to Support the Emotional Development of Children with Autism

Authors

  • Sofia Gonzalez Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
  • Adela Almazán Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
  • Raymundo Cornejo Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua
  • Karina Caro Universidad Autónoma de Baja California

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47756/aihc.y9i1.180

Keywords:

Supportive Technology, User-Centered design, Interactive learning tools, Educational games, Gamification for autism

Abstract

This research focuses on developing an innovative virtual reality application designed to support the emotional development of children with autism. The main objective is to create a design that effectively addresses the needs and expectations of these children by incorporating features that reduce frustration and optimize usability. In this work, we used user-centered design (UCD) throughout the development process to ensure that the emotional and cognitive needs of the users were understood and integrated into the application’s design. This allowed us to incorporate feedback from parents, therapists, and children to create a more intuitive virtual reality experience. We also used SCRUM to manage the iterative development process. Combining these methodologies creates a virtual environment that potentially minimizes stress, promotes emotional development, and provides a better user experience.

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2024-11-30

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Gonzalez, S. et al. 2024. Following UCD and SCRUM for Designing a Virtual Environment to Support the Emotional Development of Children with Autism. Avances en Interacción Humano-Computadora. 9, 1 (Nov. 2024), 257–260. DOI:https://doi.org/10.47756/aihc.y9i1.180.

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