Ensino de discriminação de estímulos por meio de aplicativo para crianças com autismo

Abstract

Teaching children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents specific challenges, particularly regarding the adaptation of educational strategies that address their cognitive, behavioral, and sensory needs. Although there are applications that aim to support child development, many still lack adequate resources to effectively, accessibly, and engagingly promote learning for this audience. Issues such as excessive visual stimuli, unintuitive interfaces, and the absence of evidence-based methods compromise the effectiveness of these tools. This work proposes the development of an educational application focused on teaching basic concepts — such as fruits, animals, and clothing — for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The adopted methodology is Discrete Trial Training (DTT), a structured approach widely used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), which allows for the clear presentation of stimuli, responses, and consequences, supporting learning through positive reinforcement and planned repetitions. The application is being developed with an emphasis on usability, inclusion, and gamification, incorporating features such as immediate feedback, gradual prompts, and level progression. It is expected that the tool will significantly contribute to the educational process of children with ASD, promoting greater engagement, autonomy, and support for both educational and social development.