A gesture recognition system to transition autonomously through vocational tasks for individuals with cognitive impairments

This study assessed the possibility of training two individuals with cognitive impairments using a Kinect-based task prompting system. This study was carried out according to an ABAB sequence in which A represented the baseline and B represented intervention phases. Data showed that the two participants significantly increased their target response, thus improving vocational job skills during the intervention phases. Practical and developmental implications of the findings are discussed.

► For individuals to manage vocational task steps independently, a Kinect-based prompting system was employed with success.
► Single subject research design was used with two adults who were diagnosed with cognitive disability.
► Data showed that the participants improve vocational performance during the intervention phases.