A3 (Part 2): a coding guideline for HCI+autism research using video annotation

Presentation from ASSETS 2008 Conference

Due to the profile of strengths and weaknesses indicative of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), technology may play a key role in ameliorating communication difficulties with this population. This paper documents coding guidelines established through cross-disciplinary work focused on facilitating communication development in children with ASD using computerized feedback. The guidelines, referred to as A3 (pronounced A-Cubed) or Annotation for ASD Analysis, define and operationalize a set of dependent variables coded via video annotation. Inter-rater reliability data are also presented from a study currently in-progress, as well as related discussion to help guide future work in this area. The design of the A3 methodology is well-suited for the examination and evaluation of the behavior of low-functioning subjects with ASD who interact with technology.

Joshua Hailpern, Karrie Karahalios, Jim Halle, Laura DeThorne, Mary-Kelsey Coletto

Link to Paper: http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1414471.1414476
Link to Related Journal Article: http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1530064.1530066

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• ASD
• annotation
• audio feedback
• autism
• coding
• guidline
• kappa
• point-by-point agreement
• reliability
• video
• visualization