Views on Augmented Reality and Neurodevelopmental Communication Disability: Survey of Parents, Educators, and Health Professionals.

Lucy Bryant, Jacob Decates, Benjamin Bailey, Bronwyn Hemsley

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Lucy BryantFaculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Health, PO Box 123, Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia. lucy.bryant@uts.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8497-7406

Jacob DecatesFaculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Health, PO Box 123, Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.

Benjamin BaileyCollege of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0086-9999

Bronwyn HemsleyFaculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney Graduate School of Health, PO Box 123, Sydney, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6255-3140

Funding

University of Technology Sydney Early Career Researcher Capability Development Initiative University of Technology Sydney Early Career Researcher Capability Development Initiative

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeThe use of Augmented Reality (AR) in the field of neurodevelopmental communication disability is emergent and under-researched. The views of supporters on the use of AR by children with neurodevelopmental communication disability will help in the design of applications suited to their educational, learning, social, and communication needs.

aimsTo determine the views of supporters of children with neurodevelopmental communication disability on the use of AR, and facilitators or barriers to its use.

methodsWe conducted an online survey on the use of AR including categorical and open-ended questions. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis.

resultsIn total, 17 health professionals, 12 educators, and 7 parents completed the survey. Participants across groups viewed AR as a potentially helpful technology if sufficient training and technical support were provided. They also considered that financial costs and lack of knowledge could limit AR implementation.

conclusionsSupporters of children with developmental communication disability view that AR may be a useful and motivational tool if it is affordable and implemented with training and technical support. Future research should gather the views of children on and experience with AR to further the co-design of AR applications.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelAugmented RealityCommunication DisordersEducational PersonnelHealth PersonnelNeurodevelopmental DisordersParentsAdultChildFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesAugmented realityAutismCommunicationDevelopmental language disorderEducation

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PMID39708077

DOI10.1007/s10803-024-06686-8

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