GAMIFICATION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS FOR LITERACY AND SPECIAL SKILLS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND DOWN SYNDROME

Abstract

Assistive technology aids in many different situations. Concerning cognitive disorders, the area of neuro-psychopedagogy lacks of products focused on helping professionals with the treatment. A product that focuses on educational aid is being presented in this article, using psychological tools in order to assist collecting new pieces of information concerning the patient, increasing reading, writing skills as well as self knowledge and promote a better use of the session’s time. The method used was Ergonomizer Intervention with observations of five children’s behavior, which were encompassed in distinctive disorders: Autism Spectrum and Down Syndrome. With this article, it’s expected to promote the use of collaborative design and encourage the search for new treatment solutions.