Augmented Reality to Teach Daily Living Skills to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Live Independently

Post-secondary educational opportunities continue to grow for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), with many providing options for independent living. This has intensified the need to teach independent living skills to this population. Complex learning needs in this population often necessitates unique teaching approaches. A single case, multiple probe across behaviors design was used to determine the effectiveness of an augmented reality (AR) video modeling system used on a mobile device as a learning approach. The study examined whether the AR intervention helped participants living independently learn new skills and inquired about the social acceptability of the system. Three individuals, ages 18 – 21, participated in the study. Results indicate that the AR video models were a highly effective and socially acceptable means teaching all participants new skills while also increasing their independence when completing new tasks.

Augmented Reality to Teach Daily Living Skills to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Live Independently Academic Article