Figures Share Abstract Social Stories are widely used to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder understand social situations. Clinical practice emphasizes the importance of co-constructing Social Stories with children, mediated by a therapist. In this paper, we present FantasIA, a system that leverages the latest Generative Artificial Intelligence models to support the co-construction of Social Stories within Interactive Smart Spaces, while preserving therapist control over the creation process. These Social Stories provide immersive experiences in which embodied interaction and multisensory stimulation enhance children’s engagement in narrative activities.
FantasIA: Immersive, Child-driven Social Stories in Interactive Smart Spaces
Irene Lo Presti;Lara Tongiorgi;Matteo Secco;Franca Garzotto
2026-01-01
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Figures Share Abstract Social Stories are widely used to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder understand social situations. Clinical practice emphasizes the importance of co-constructing Social Stories with children, mediated by a therapist. In this paper, we present FantasIA, a system that leverages the latest Generative Artificial Intelligence models to support the co-construction of Social Stories within Interactive Smart Spaces, while preserving therapist control over the creation process. These Social Stories provide immersive experiences in which embodied interaction and multisensory stimulation enhance children’s engagement in narrative activities.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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