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| DOI | Resolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10400435.2024.2338277 |
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| Author | Search for: Ahmadian, Pouya1, 2; Search for: Cardy, Robyn E.2; Search for: De Luca, Gino3ORCID identifier: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2478-9178; Search for: Kushki, Azadeh1, 2 |
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| Affiliation | - University of Toronto
- Bloorview Research Institute
- National Research Council Canada. Medical Devices
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| Funder | Search for: TD Bank |
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| Format | Text, Article |
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| Subject | autism; augmented reality; children; sleep difficulty; usability |
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| Abstract | Sleep problems are highly prevalent in autism and negatively impact the physical and mental health of children and their caregivers. Sleep education programs are often recommended as a first line-treatment to help parents implement healthy sleeping habits and a bedtime routine at home; however, the accompanying paper-based toolkits used in the bedtime routines have limitations related to engagement and adherence. To address these gaps, we iteratively developed and tested the usability of an augmented reality (AR) bedtime routine application. Our single participant design study (n = 7 child/parent dyads) found 86% compliance with the program and suggested good-excellent usability of the app with a trend toward increased willingness and faster completion of children’s bedtime routines. This work supports the feasibility of using technology-based tools in sleep education programs and informs future clinical studies examining the effectiveness of these approaches for mitigating sleep difficulties. |
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| Publication date | 2024-09-03 |
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| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. |
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| Language | English |
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| Peer reviewed | Yes |
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| Record identifier | 46a32c25-39d2-40da-8b60-ae47cc37815c |
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| Record created | 2025-07-18 |
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| Record modified | 2026-03-18 |
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