Benson-Goldberg S, Erickson K. Eye-trackers, digital-libraries, and print-referencing: A single case study in CDKL5.
RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2021;
112:103913. [PMID:
33626486 DOI:
10.1016/j.ridd.2021.103913]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/15/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Providing emergent literacy intervention and assessing outcomes for children with low-incidence, complex disabilities with concomitant physical, cognitive, sensory, and communication impairments presents a significant challenge to researchers, educators, clinicians, and families alike.
AIMS
This study aimed to leverage advancements in commercially available eyetracking technologies to measure visual attention to print before and after a parentmediated print referencing intervention with a child with a severe, low incidence, congenital disability. Print referencing means drawing attention to the print on the page while reading.
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
The single case study investigated a mother-daughter dyad who completed the protocol using eye-gaze technology, digital children's books, and a computer configured with software for observing and recording interactions that were shipped to the family's home and set up by the mother with remote support from a researcher.
OUTCOMES AND RESULTS
Results demonstrate that the eye-tracker successfully captured the participant's eye-gaze. Furthermore, mean-level shifts in frequency of fixations demonstrates changes in visual attention to print after the parent introduced the print referencing strategy during reading.
CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS
Commercially available eye-trackers and digital libraries were successfully used by the parent-child dyad to record visual attention. Furthermore, remote support from a trained researcher was sufficient to support the parent through set-up, calibration, intervention, and implementation.
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