Persuasive Technology : An Alternative Aid for Children with Selective Mutism Through Collaborative Healthware

This major research paper investigates the understanding of the role of persuasive technology in the implementation of alternative digital platforms to support mental health treatments in children; specifically those related to selective mutism. It analyzes the effectiveness in the behavioural change by integrating trigger functions into a wearable device. At the same time, this paper illustrates how this technology can help caregivers manage treatments using collaborative healthware.