Prototipo de comunicación alternativa y aumentativa para reducir la dificultad de interacción social, el aprendizaje y la expresión en niños ecuatorianos con trastornos del espectro autista

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurobiological condition that emerges during the early stages of childhood, exerting a significant impact on the development of social, communicative and behavioral skills. A fundamental challenge faced by children diagnosed with ASD lies in the difficulty in expressing themselves verbally and understanding non-verbal language, leading to complications in social interactions and limitations in the expression of their needs and desires. Given this scenario, the design and development of an alternative and augmentative communication prototype is presented as an essential tool aimed at providing support, seeking to facilitate interaction and communication in the specific context of children affected by ASD. This innovative approach not only represents a valuable resource to overcome the communication challenges associated with ASD, but also opens new perspectives in the field of therapeutic intervention, promoting an environment conducive to the comprehensive development of these children.