title: A computer-based interactive game to train persons with cognitive impairments to perform recycling tasks independently.
abstract: This study assessed the possibility of training three people with cognitive impairments using a computer-based interactive game. A game was designed to provide task prompts in recycling scenarios, identify incorrect task steps on the fly, and help users learn to make corrections. Based on a multiple baseline design, the data showed that the three participants considerably increased their target response, which improved their vocational job skills during the intervention phases and enabled them to maintain the acquired job skills after intervention. The practical and developmental implications of the results are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electronic Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan; Holistic Medical Device Development Center, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan. Electronic address: yjchang@cycu.edu.tw.
authors.forename: Yao-Jen
authors.initials: YJ
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Department of Special Education, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan. Electronic address: yashu@cycu.edu.tw.
authors.forename: Ya-Shu
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.affiliation: Department of Electronic Engineering, Chung Yuan Christian University, Chung-Li 320, Taiwan. Electronic address: e1989680@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Fang-Lin
authors.initials: FL
authors.lastname: Liu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016832:Employment, Supported; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D059027:Recycling; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000379:methods*; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D018910:Video Games; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Cognitive impairments; Community-based rehabilitation; Interactive game