Adam & Susie’s Face
It is an educational digital game designed for children aged seven and above, specifically targeting those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The game aims to help children recognize and appropriately respond to facial expressions in specific real-world scenarios, fostering social skills development in a fun, supportive environment. Developed in collaboration with an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist, the game was tested with two children with ASD to ensure it was therapeutic and engaging.
The game features two key mechanics:
Facial Expression Matching – Players drag faces showing three emotions (happy, angry, sad) and match them with the character, Adam. After each match, prompts appear to explain the emotion and its social implications.
Interactive Dialogue – Players type sentences to Adam, who responds by changing his facial expression. It helps children practice recognizing facial cues and formulating appropriate verbal responses.
Built on the Scratch platform, with elements of machine learning, the game provides a dynamic and adaptive learning experience tailored to the emotional and social needs of children with ASD.
Course: MSTU 6000 Advanced Design Educational Games (2018)
