Guided Play: Automatic Stereotypical Behavior Analysis and Intervention during Play.

Restricted and repetitive behaviors (RRB) are a core symptom and an early marker of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Despite technologies for detecting certain forms of RRB, assessment and intervention for RRB still heavily rely on professional experience and effort. This paper presents an ongoing investigation of a technology that uses instrumented games or toys as platforms to assess RRB and facilitate behavior intervention during play. The design and implementation of a prototype for the iPad are discussed. The same technology can be applied to tangible objects such as smart toys for a natural player-computer interface.