@conference{Hashim2015355,
title = {Using Assistive Technology for Spiritual Enhancement of Brain-Impaired Children},
author = {R Hashim and S F Mahamood and H Yussof and A F Aziz},
editor = {Miskon M F Yussof H.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84962844527&doi=10.1016%2fj.procs.2015.12.308&partnerID=40&md5=b3b24fba9a4aa4b03baa93853ad99bfd},
doi = {10.1016/j.procs.2015.12.308},
issn = {18770509},
year = {2015},
date = {2015-01-01},
journal = {Procedia Computer Science},
volume = {76},
pages = {355-359},
publisher = {Elsevier B.V.},
abstract = {The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the feasibility of using assistive technology for spiritual enhancement of brain-impaired children. The assistive technology in this case is the humanoid robot. A qualitative approach was employed where the sample size was twenty teachers based at a special education primary school in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. Data were collected through interviews using a semi-structured interview guideline. From the analyses of the interview transcripts, the findings suggested that the teachers are optimistic on the use of humanoids to enhance the children's spiritual or religious knowledge, in particular, the repetitive motions in praying and memorizing the verses from the Quran. It is important to note that the teachers and school children are all of the Islamic faith. Although the study suggests a positive influence of humanoids for spiritual enhancement, more research is needed in this area to provide empirical evidence on assistive technology for brain-impaired children, especially those suffering from autism.},
note = {cited By 3},
keywords = {Anthropomorphic Robots, Assistive Technology, Education, Intelligent Control, Islam, Pedagogy, Qualitative Approach, Repetitive Motions, Robotics, Semi Structured Interviews, Smart Sensors, Special Education, Spirituality, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}

@conference{Manap201326,
title = {Computer game approach focusing on social communication skills for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An initial study},
author = {A A Manap and S R Dehkordi and R M Rias and N A Sardan},
editor = {Soewito Bououdina B M Chen M.-S. Gaol F.L.},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84937138693&partnerID=40&md5=0a35258c8d4d2f61296da695c5ef765f},
isbn = {9789462520028},
year = {2013},
date = {2013-01-01},
journal = {2013 International Conference on Computer Graphics, Visualization, Computer Vision, and Game Technology, VisioGame 2013},
pages = {26-31},
publisher = {Atlantis Press},
abstract = {Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. ASD is characterized by difficulties with communication, social deficits, stereotyped or repetitive behaviours and interests. One of the major reasons behind the push to use technology and multimedia to assist interaction with children diagnosed with ASD is that they have shown a preference for, as well as a fascination with, "visual stimuli" such as computer applications, games, and videos. Primordial purpose of this study is to synthesize a survey regarding social problems and situations faced by children with autism. A number of questionnaires for parents and teachers with a semi-structured interview for five doctors and eleven therapists were conducted to identify basic problems of children with Autism and psychological methods for each problem. © 2014. The authors - Published by Atlantis Press.},
note = {cited By 0},
keywords = {Autism Spectrum Disorders, Brain Development, Children with Autism, Complex Disorder, Computer Games, Computer Graphics, Computer Vision, Diseases, Education, Games, Semi Structured Interviews, Social Communications, Social Skills, Surveys, Teaching},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}