Abordagem sobre a efetividade dos apps Comunicação Aumentativa Alternativa (CAA) para crianças com TEA

Abstract

Autism and technology are topics much discussed today, however, there is much more than simply applications and methods in this context, it is important to point out which methods and techniques for a better treatment and/or education of the child with ASD were addressed in this stated the AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) which is a concept applied to techniques such as ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis), where an exploratory analysis of an app called Matraquinha was carried out, which aims to “give voice” to children with difficulties in expressing themselves or verbal severity. However, we carried out a study with atypical and neurotypical children, in order to better understand how the App works, validating its efficiency and applicability based on the results achieved in 15 days of usability, a study carried out with 10 different families, belonging to APAE Palmares-PE, where we stress the app to the maximum, in order not only to identify possible bugs, but also to analyze the behavior of children, parents and the App itself.