Preventing, Anticipating, and Mitigating Off-Task Behavior in Special Needs Students

This project attempts to reduce off-task behavior through prevention, anticipation and mitigation. Three methods are being considered to achieve this. The first method uses a system comprised of two devices. One is a set of sensors worn by the student that will detect anxiety, or the onset of a behavioral problem. The second device is interactive and will try to diffuse the problem. It shall be a touch- screen which represents a tablet-like device that may be used in schools.