Augmented Reality to Teach Daily Living Skills to Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who Live Independently

Post-secondary educational opportunities continue to grow for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), with many providing options for independent living. This has intensified the need to teach independent living skills to this population. Complex learning needs in this population often necessitate unique teaching approaches. A single case, multiple probe across behaviors design was used to determine the effectiveness of an augmented reality (AR) video modeling system with user controls delivered on a mobile device as a learning approach. The study examined whether the AR intervention helped participants living independently learn new skills and inquired about the social acceptability of the system. Three individuals, ages 18 – 21, participated in the study. Results indicate that the AR video models were an effective and socially acceptable means of skill acquisition while also increasing independence and autonomy when completing new tasks.