Technological innovation in the intervention of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) emerged as one of the most relevant challenges in child and adolescent mental health, due to its implications in communication, social interaction and the presence of repetitive behaviors. From early stages, its symptoms were masked in many cases until social demands overcame compensatory strategies. Faced with this reality, Decree 777/2019 of the Ministry of Health and Social Development proposed an approach based on individualization, structuring of the environment, intensity of interventions and family participation.
Development: The analysis carried out highlighted that the application of these principles was fundamental to guarantee effective treatments.The literature reviewed highlighted that early detection and systematic practices facilitated the acquisition and maintenance of skills. The active role of the family in the therapeutic process was also valued. In parallel, it was observed that Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) offered versatile tools for learning and inclusion. Web applications based on architectures such as MVC and languages such as JavaScript or PHP, together with MySQL databases, favored the design of dynamic and accessible environments. However, the existing market showed limitations, especially in the absence of crisis registers and access restricted by subscriptions. In this context, the agile Kanban approach provided management strategies that optimized the development of technological solutions.
Conclusions: The study evidenced that the combination of sound therapeutic foundations and the use of ICT constituted a promising avenue for creating innovative tools. These applications not only supported learning, but also represented instruments of social inclusion, capable of responding comprehensively to the needs of people with ASD and providing sustainable support to their families.