Pervasive Computing in Play-based Occupational Therapy for Young Children
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Pervasive computing technologies can assist parents and occupational therapists in modifying behaviors in young children. In occupational therapy, an effective mean to motivate child behavior change is by designing playful activities which leverages the desire of children to play to induce their behavioral change. By embedding digital technology into playful activity, pervasive computing technologies can enhance the effectiveness of play-based occupational therapy. This study proposes to play-based activities targeted at eating and tooth brushing behaviors in young children.
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