List of Publications
There are numbers of autism related research can be found in Malaysia that generally focus on the ASD, learning disorder, communication aids, therapy and many more. The list of publications is provided below:
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2016 |
Azahari, I N N A; Ahmad, W F W; Jamaludin, Z; Hashim, A S The design of mobile social application for children with autism Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016, ISBN: 9781509051342, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Diseases, Education, Emotion, Heuristic Evaluation, Information Science, Interaction Skills, Learning, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Social Aspect, Social Networking, Social Sciences, Social Skills, Teaching, User Interfaces @conference{Azahari2016547, title = {The design of mobile social application for children with autism}, author = {I N N A Azahari and W F W Ahmad and Z Jamaludin and A S Hashim}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85010289959&doi=10.1109%2fICCOINS.2016.7783274&partnerID=40&md5=01592bfdb74208829ff0599447ad9e42}, doi = {10.1109/ICCOINS.2016.7783274}, isbn = {9781509051342}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {2016 3rd International Conference on Computer and Information Sciences, ICCOINS 2016 - Proceedings}, pages = {547-552}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {Autism is a neural syndrome that complicates the growth of mind, producing challenging result in communicating, social interaction, and impairment in behaviour. Since there is no cure for autism, prompt interventions and effective educational exercises allow children to achieve massive improvement. During the teaching and learning process, children with autism require particular consideration and attention. Thus, with the implementation of information technology in special education, the teaching and learning process could to become more efficient. Struggle in social interaction skill is known as one of the main drawback encountered by children with autism. Therefore, a mobile social application is proposed to help the children to develop social interaction skills. Nonetheless, this paper only deliberates on the design phase mobile application development. It is developed for children with medium functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are learning basic interaction skills. The application's design phase implements the results from the analysis phase, which has concluded earlier. Five evaluators were involved in the heuristic evaluation, in order to enhance the user interface of the mobile social application. The outcomes from the evaluation conclude that all evaluators has agreed with all heuristics. Not to mention, beneficial recommendations were also achieved from the evaluation. The future work of this paper will be the development phase of the mobile social application. © 2016 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children with Autism, Diseases, Education, Emotion, Heuristic Evaluation, Information Science, Interaction Skills, Learning, Mobile Applications, Mobile Computing, Social Aspect, Social Networking, Social Sciences, Social Skills, Teaching, User Interfaces}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Autism is a neural syndrome that complicates the growth of mind, producing challenging result in communicating, social interaction, and impairment in behaviour. Since there is no cure for autism, prompt interventions and effective educational exercises allow children to achieve massive improvement. During the teaching and learning process, children with autism require particular consideration and attention. Thus, with the implementation of information technology in special education, the teaching and learning process could to become more efficient. Struggle in social interaction skill is known as one of the main drawback encountered by children with autism. Therefore, a mobile social application is proposed to help the children to develop social interaction skills. Nonetheless, this paper only deliberates on the design phase mobile application development. It is developed for children with medium functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are learning basic interaction skills. The application's design phase implements the results from the analysis phase, which has concluded earlier. Five evaluators were involved in the heuristic evaluation, in order to enhance the user interface of the mobile social application. The outcomes from the evaluation conclude that all evaluators has agreed with all heuristics. Not to mention, beneficial recommendations were also achieved from the evaluation. The future work of this paper will be the development phase of the mobile social application. © 2016 IEEE. |
Aziz, N S A; Ahmad, W F W; Hashim, A S Development phase of mobile numerical application for children with autism: Math4Autism Conference Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2016, ISBN: 9781509051342, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Children with Autism, Computer Aided Instruction, Development Phase, Diseases, E-learning, Information and Communications Technology, Information Science, Learning, Life Cycle, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Mobile Learning, Numerical Applications, Software Prototyping, Teaching @conference{Aziz2016542, title = {Development phase of mobile numerical application for children with autism: Math4Autism}, author = {N S A Aziz and W F W Ahmad and A S Hashim}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85010461776&doi=10.1109%2fICCOINS.2016.7783273&partnerID=40&md5=092bea803c38715887a236f5a14af3d9}, doi = {10.1109/ICCOINS.2016.7783273}, isbn = {9781509051342}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-01-01}, journal = {2016 3rd International Conference on Computer and Information Sciences, ICCOINS 2016 - Proceedings}, pages = {542-546}, publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.}, abstract = {The use of mobile devices in teaching and learning has intensified in this era of information and communication technology. The utilization of mobile learning application created learning beyond the boundaries of four wall of the traditional classrooms. The mobile learning application can be used everywhere at any time. This fits the restraint of the children with autism. The development lifecycle used to develop the working prototype, was adapted from ADDIE lifecycle which consists of five phases; analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. This paper objectively presents the development phase of the Math4Autism development lifecycle. Math4Autism is a prototype of mobile learning application developed for the children with Autism to learn basic numbers, basic shapes and sizes. This paper discusses the tools used in developing the working prototype and presents the menu hierarchy for the prototype. The working prototype was tested to ensure its functionality works and free from errors. The result shows that the working prototype is ready to be tested to the real users. © 2016 IEEE.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Autism, Children with Autism, Computer Aided Instruction, Development Phase, Diseases, E-learning, Information and Communications Technology, Information Science, Learning, Life Cycle, Mobile Applications, Mobile Devices, Mobile Learning, Numerical Applications, Software Prototyping, Teaching}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } The use of mobile devices in teaching and learning has intensified in this era of information and communication technology. The utilization of mobile learning application created learning beyond the boundaries of four wall of the traditional classrooms. The mobile learning application can be used everywhere at any time. This fits the restraint of the children with autism. The development lifecycle used to develop the working prototype, was adapted from ADDIE lifecycle which consists of five phases; analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation. This paper objectively presents the development phase of the Math4Autism development lifecycle. Math4Autism is a prototype of mobile learning application developed for the children with Autism to learn basic numbers, basic shapes and sizes. This paper discusses the tools used in developing the working prototype and presents the menu hierarchy for the prototype. The working prototype was tested to ensure its functionality works and free from errors. The result shows that the working prototype is ready to be tested to the real users. © 2016 IEEE. |
2015 |
Azahari, I N N A; Ahmad, W F W; Hashim, A S Preliminary study on social learning using mobile technology among children with autism Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 9429 , pp. 420-431, 2015, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 0). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism, Cognitive Learning, Diseases, Education, Engineering Education, Information Science, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions, Social Sciences, Surveys, Teaching, Telecommunication, Telecommunication Equipment, Visual Approach @article{Azahari2015420, title = {Preliminary study on social learning using mobile technology among children with autism}, author = {I N N A Azahari and W F W Ahmad and A S Hashim}, editor = {Zaman Jaafar Ali Robinson Shih Velastin Velastin Smeaton Zaman Jaafar Ali Robinson H B A N M P T K S S A F H B A N M P Smeaton A.F. Shih T.K.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84950107133&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-25939-0_37&partnerID=40&md5=bd88f141aca1276bee7be8208da907e2}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-25939-0_37}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {9429}, pages = {420-431}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {Autism is a neurological disorder that influences the growth of the brain, resulting struggles in learning, communication, and social interaction. There is no cure for autism, however excellent educational practices and prompt intervention leads to rapid improvements. One of the excellent approaches is the Visual Approach, which uses pictures or other visual items to communicate with autistic children, as they are visually oriented. Moreover, the usage of technology is able to build their interest in learning activities. Major impairment of children with autism is their difficulty in social interaction. The objective of this paper is to discuss on the preliminary study of social learning among children with autism. The methodology used to conduct the preliminary study is through questionnaires to parents and teachers of children with autism, which the questions are to verify the literature reviews. The result of testing discovers that the real life conditions of the children are similar with the finding from the literature reviews. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.}, note = {cited By 0}, keywords = {Autism, Cognitive Learning, Diseases, Education, Engineering Education, Information Science, Mobile Technology, Social Interactions, Social Sciences, Surveys, Teaching, Telecommunication, Telecommunication Equipment, Visual Approach}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism is a neurological disorder that influences the growth of the brain, resulting struggles in learning, communication, and social interaction. There is no cure for autism, however excellent educational practices and prompt intervention leads to rapid improvements. One of the excellent approaches is the Visual Approach, which uses pictures or other visual items to communicate with autistic children, as they are visually oriented. Moreover, the usage of technology is able to build their interest in learning activities. Major impairment of children with autism is their difficulty in social interaction. The objective of this paper is to discuss on the preliminary study of social learning among children with autism. The methodology used to conduct the preliminary study is through questionnaires to parents and teachers of children with autism, which the questions are to verify the literature reviews. The result of testing discovers that the real life conditions of the children are similar with the finding from the literature reviews. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015. |
Perhakaran, G; Yusof, A M; Rusli, M E; Yusoff, M Z M; Mahidin, E M M; Mahalil, I; Zainuddin, A R R SnoezelenCAVE: Virtual reality CAVE Snoezelen framework for Autism spectrum disorders Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 9429 , pp. 443-453, 2015, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 6). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Caves, Diseases, Hand Motion, Immersive Virtual Reality, Information Science, Interaction Methods, Multi-Sensory, Snoezelen, Virtual Reality, Visual Learning, Voice Recognition Systems @article{Perhakaran2015443, title = {SnoezelenCAVE: Virtual reality CAVE Snoezelen framework for Autism spectrum disorders}, author = {G Perhakaran and A M Yusof and M E Rusli and M Z M Yusoff and E M M Mahidin and I Mahalil and A R R Zainuddin}, editor = {Zaman Jaafar Ali Robinson Shih Velastin Velastin Smeaton Zaman Jaafar Ali Robinson H B A N M P T K S S A F H B A N M P Smeaton A.F. Shih T.K.}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84950115637&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-319-25939-0_39&partnerID=40&md5=23b64839de074c47ecfc4836f8168f1b}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-319-25939-0_39}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {9429}, pages = {443-453}, publisher = {Springer Verlag}, abstract = {Autism Spectrum Disorder has become broadly recognized around the world, and Snoezelen (i.e. multi-sensory room) is one of the methods that provides therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. This paper presents a system proposal of a new technique called “SnoezelenCAVE” that relies on immersive virtual reality technology. In this “SnoezelenCAVE”, a Multi-sensory environment will be developed in a CAVE setup. It includes an integration of hand motion device and voice recognition system. This proposed designs will focus on virtual environments stimulating visual learning, auditory techniques and natural free hand interaction method in relaxing virtual environments. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015.}, note = {cited By 6}, keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Caves, Diseases, Hand Motion, Immersive Virtual Reality, Information Science, Interaction Methods, Multi-Sensory, Snoezelen, Virtual Reality, Visual Learning, Voice Recognition Systems}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } Autism Spectrum Disorder has become broadly recognized around the world, and Snoezelen (i.e. multi-sensory room) is one of the methods that provides therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorder. This paper presents a system proposal of a new technique called “SnoezelenCAVE” that relies on immersive virtual reality technology. In this “SnoezelenCAVE”, a Multi-sensory environment will be developed in a CAVE setup. It includes an integration of hand motion device and voice recognition system. This proposed designs will focus on virtual environments stimulating visual learning, auditory techniques and natural free hand interaction method in relaxing virtual environments. © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015. |
2011 |
Iradah, Siti I; Rabiah, A K EduTism: An assistive educational system for the treatment of autism children with intelligent approach Journal Article Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 7067 LNCS (PART 2), pp. 193-204, 2011, ISSN: 03029743, (cited By 3). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Algorithms, Assistive, Autism Intervention, Data Collection, Diseases, E-learning, Education, Educational Software, Educational Systems, High-Functioning Autism, Information Science, Intelligent Approach, Malaysia, Multimedia Systems, Rule Based, Software Testing, Student Performance, Students @article{SitiIradah2011193, title = {EduTism: An assistive educational system for the treatment of autism children with intelligent approach}, author = {I Siti Iradah and A K Rabiah}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-81255214646&doi=10.1007%2f978-3-642-25200-6_19&partnerID=40&md5=85447136ace048f4543c86a103c8a786}, doi = {10.1007/978-3-642-25200-6_19}, issn = {03029743}, year = {2011}, date = {2011-01-01}, journal = {Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)}, volume = {7067 LNCS}, number = {PART 2}, pages = {193-204}, abstract = {This paper presents the development of an assistive educational system with intelligent approach which can be a basic electronic training and treatment tool to assist children with high-functioning autism. The plan is to bring these changes through the use of rules based algorithm as an approach to decide which level difficulty of the system should go according to the autism student performance based on the percentage of score. By applying this approach, the system will be able to monitor and analyze the performance of intelligent of autism student's capabilities. The system is capable to control the particular level of the autism students should play. It is capable to replace the teacher's responsibilities in terms of monitoring the student's progress and performance. Testing was conducted in Autism Intervention Programme of The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) at Malacca branch. Results and findings from this testing support the idea that educational software may be one of an effective and practical tool for teaching academic skills to autism children. Having programssuch asEduTism can improve effectiveness and efficiency of data collection tracking and reporting for the teachers and parents. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.}, note = {cited By 3}, keywords = {Algorithms, Assistive, Autism Intervention, Data Collection, Diseases, E-learning, Education, Educational Software, Educational Systems, High-Functioning Autism, Information Science, Intelligent Approach, Malaysia, Multimedia Systems, Rule Based, Software Testing, Student Performance, Students}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper presents the development of an assistive educational system with intelligent approach which can be a basic electronic training and treatment tool to assist children with high-functioning autism. The plan is to bring these changes through the use of rules based algorithm as an approach to decide which level difficulty of the system should go according to the autism student performance based on the percentage of score. By applying this approach, the system will be able to monitor and analyze the performance of intelligent of autism student's capabilities. The system is capable to control the particular level of the autism students should play. It is capable to replace the teacher's responsibilities in terms of monitoring the student's progress and performance. Testing was conducted in Autism Intervention Programme of The National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM) at Malacca branch. Results and findings from this testing support the idea that educational software may be one of an effective and practical tool for teaching academic skills to autism children. Having programssuch asEduTism can improve effectiveness and efficiency of data collection tracking and reporting for the teachers and parents. © 2011 Springer-Verlag. |
2010 |
Jiar, Y K; Supriyanto, E; Satria, H; Kuan, T M; Han, Y E Interactive cognitive assessment and training support system for special children Conference 2010, ISBN: 9789549260021, (cited By 1). Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Assessment and Training, Cognitive Ability, Cryptography, Decision Making, Early Intervention, Education, Graphical User Interfaces, Information Science, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Rating Scale, RFID, Software Design, Special Children, Support System, Telecommunication @conference{Jiar2010171, title = {Interactive cognitive assessment and training support system for special children}, author = {Y K Jiar and E Supriyanto and H Satria and T M Kuan and Y E Han}, url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-79952650975&partnerID=40&md5=a524a921e3cd51ca76ef2d1d2dc818db}, isbn = {9789549260021}, year = {2010}, date = {2010-01-01}, journal = {9th WSEAS International Conference on Telecommunications and Informatics, TELE-INFO '10}, pages = {171-175}, abstract = {Special children are children who experience learning difficulties. Special children include those under Down syndrome, autism, global delay, epilepsy and slow learner. In this study, the special children are referring to children with Down syndrome. Early intervention program is a systematic program with therapy, exercises, and activities which designed to help special children. Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. It is one of the most important skills that have to be developed for Down syndrome children. This study is focused mainly on development of the cognitive ability support system. The aim is to help them improving their logical thinking and memory skills. In brief, this study is about the development of software system for the cognitive ability. This includes the implementation of the radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and graphical user interface. The complete system is then test to ensure the accuracy of result, user acceptability and reliability of the system. The results show that the system can generate result in graphical form and training for improving the cognitive ability of the children. In conclusion, the system can be used in order to help trainers or parents to improve the cognitive ability of children with Down syndrome.}, note = {cited By 1}, keywords = {Assessment and Training, Cognitive Ability, Cryptography, Decision Making, Early Intervention, Education, Graphical User Interfaces, Information Science, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Rating Scale, RFID, Software Design, Special Children, Support System, Telecommunication}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {conference} } Special children are children who experience learning difficulties. Special children include those under Down syndrome, autism, global delay, epilepsy and slow learner. In this study, the special children are referring to children with Down syndrome. Early intervention program is a systematic program with therapy, exercises, and activities which designed to help special children. Cognitive development is the construction of thought processes, including thinking, problem solving, concept understanding, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood. It is one of the most important skills that have to be developed for Down syndrome children. This study is focused mainly on development of the cognitive ability support system. The aim is to help them improving their logical thinking and memory skills. In brief, this study is about the development of software system for the cognitive ability. This includes the implementation of the radio frequency identification (RFID) reader and graphical user interface. The complete system is then test to ensure the accuracy of result, user acceptability and reliability of the system. The results show that the system can generate result in graphical form and training for improving the cognitive ability of the children. In conclusion, the system can be used in order to help trainers or parents to improve the cognitive ability of children with Down syndrome. |