Silabateando: A Mobile Application for Playful Literacy Instruction for Children with ASD Attending the Bambú Classroom at ITSX

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to promote the development of literacy skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The requirements analysis was conducted through a documentary review to identify key aspects of ASD. In collaboration with specialists from the Institute for Brain Research at Veracruzana University, the characteristics of alphabetic and syllabic instruction for children aged 3 to 8 years were identified. Based on these findings, a playful prototype called SilabaTEAndo was designed, incorporating elements that capture children's attention and enable them to learn in an engaging and enjoyable way through games. The application complements alphabetic and syllabic instruction by providing the sounds of letters and syllables, as well as facilitating the association of words with their corresponding images. The scope of the project is limited to the Bambú Classroom at the Higher Technological Institute of Xalapa (ITSX) and to children with ASD who attend this institution, with the goal of improving their literacy skills.