ValpoDijo: Developing a software that supports the teaching of chilean idioms to children with autism spectrum disorders

Camila Alvarado, Roberto Munoz, Rodolfo Villarroel, Oscar Acunã, Thiago S. Barcelos, Carlos Becerra

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Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a decrease in social interaction, communication, creativity, imagination, and organization of daily activities of those who have this condition. People with ASD present difficulties in the comprehension of figurative language, such as idioms. Due to the lack of mobile applications that support people with ASD in the comprehension of Chilean idioms, this project presents the design and development of an application for multitouch devices that support the comprehension of these linguistic expressions. The application is free and can currently be found on the Google Play platform with highly positive reviews.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication12th Latin American Conference on Learning Objects and Technologies, LACLO 2017
EditorsAna Casali, Mario Chacon Rivas, Alicia Diaz, Antonio Silva Sprock
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1-4
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538623763
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Nov 2017
Event12th Latin American Conference on Learning Objects and Technologies, LACLO 2017 - La Plata, Argentina
Duration: 9 Oct 201712 Oct 2017

Publication series

Name12th Latin American Conference on Learning Objects and Technologies, LACLO 2017
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference12th Latin American Conference on Learning Objects and Technologies, LACLO 2017
Country/TerritoryArgentina
CityLa Plata
Period9/10/1712/10/17

Keywords

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Mobile Application
  • Special Needs
  • User Centered Design

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