Agents in an Adaptive Learning Environment for Special Needs Education

In a learning situation, varying needs of disabled children can be met in a personal and adaptive learning environment. We give a description of an agent-based learning environment for special needs education. The learning environment ensures individualized learning processes for every learner. We have implemented a functioning prototype targeted to children suffering from frontal lobe lesion. Although comprehensive tests with the prototype are lacking, initial reactions from the special educators have indicated that the concept is appropriate and worth developing. Modular and open design of the prototype provides a basis for further research.