Tecnologias digitais para o desenvolvimento lúdico de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista

Abstract

The present study aims to investigate the possibility of using digital technologies to stimulate playful development in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this aspect, this research brings an important discussion about how to develop the playfulness in children with ASD, who have difficulties of interaction and communication, using digital technologies. In this work, consultations in the following databases were made: Google Academic, the CAPES Free Periodicals Portal and Scielo Scientific Periodicals. According to the selected literature about the subject, the results of this study address the obstacles encountered by the child with ASD to understand the symbolic games, in other words, the "make-believe", which is considered by several authors as fundamental for the development of a child, asit favors their interaction with others and enables the development and expression of the emotions and perceptions experienced in the relationship between the child and the real world. Furthermore, the authors present the relevant issues about teaching children with ASD to play, using digital technology as a strong ally. Therefore, the knowledge gathered in this research was applied in the creation of a prototype of an educational application, aimingthe development of playfulnessin children with ASD.