Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) prevalence rates are increasing and serious
games have shown a valuable potential to aid the treatment of autistic individuals. Hence, a …

Memory is defined as the capability of encoding, storing, and retrieving information and is a
pillar of our cognitive functions. Memory is one the most investigated processes in people …

Soft toys foster strong and enduring early childhood attachments, with positive effects
extending into adulthood. Smart toys are vulnerable to exploits and can harm users …

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopment disorder mainly characterized by
persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction, as well as by restricted and …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder 1 characterized
by impairments in social-emotional reciprocity, such as challenges with recognizing and …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopment condition that significantly
impacts social communication and interaction as well as behavior impairments, including …

Contemporary computer systems fully integrate people's daily lives in the most diversified
contexts. The adequate construction of those systems demands well-defined patterns for …

This chapter aims to introduce the reader to the concept of Intelligent Environments
(IES)(Brumitt et al., 2000) and the challenges of designing them. Along with the introduction …

The repercussions of the perioperative period on children's mental health deserve attention.
Children's special characteristics lead to anxiety during the perioperative period, resulting in …

This chapter introduces Intelligent Environments (IEs) and their associated design
challenges and presents the AmI Design Process, a novel design framework, and its …