Development of a digital library with accessible games for children with cognitive disabilities.

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q1 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI:10.3109/13668250.2025.2508617

Orit Ben Shusan

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Abstract

Background: This study introduced a novel approach to designing accessible games for children with cognitive disabilities by directly incorporating clinicians' expertise, addressing a critical gap in evidence-based digital interventions.

Method: A qualitative study was conducted with 25 children in 15 occupational clinics, with varying levels of cognitive functioning. Interviews examined children's play needs to inform the development of a digital library of accessible games that were implemented in practice. A satisfaction questionnaire was distributed to participants.

Results: Useful insights for designing accessible games for children with cognitive disabilities to support their development were obtained. Accessible games allowed children with cognitive disabilities to perform all stages of play and develop social skills, meeting their unique needs.

Conclusion: Accessible game design enhances play abilities by offering inclusive opportunities that promote understanding, participation, and skill development. Future research should examine the long-term impact of digital interventions and explore integration within family contexts to maximise therapeutic outcomes beyond clinical settings.

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为有认知障碍的儿童开发一个带有无障碍游戏的数字图书馆。

背景：本研究引入了一种新颖的方法，通过直接结合临床医生的专业知识，为有认知障碍的儿童设计可访问的游戏，解决了基于证据的数字干预的关键差距。方法：对15家职业诊所的25名认知功能水平不同的儿童进行定性研究。采访考察了儿童的游戏需求，从而为无障碍游戏数字图书馆的开发提供信息。向参与者分发了一份满意度问卷。结果：为认知障碍儿童设计无障碍游戏以支持其发展提供了有益的见解。易上手的游戏可以让有认知障碍的儿童进行所有阶段的游戏，发展社交技能，满足他们的独特需求。结论：无障碍游戏设计通过提供促进理解、参与和技能发展的包容性机会来提高玩家的游戏能力。未来的研究应该检查数字干预的长期影响，并探索在家庭背景下的整合，以最大限度地提高临床环境之外的治疗效果。

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Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability Multiple-

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期刊介绍： Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability (formerly the Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities) is the official journal of the Australasian Society for the Study of Intellectual Disability (ASSID). JIDD is an international, multidisciplinary journal in the field of intellectual and developmental disability. The journal publishes original qualitative and quantitative research papers, literature reviews, conceptual articles, brief reports, case reports, data briefs, and opinions and perspectives.