Diseño del concepto de videojuego educativo para el aprendizaje de matemáticas en niños con TEA

Abstract

A search was conducted of various studies and research on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which showed that they have difficulties when learning mathematics, especially when traditional teaching methods are used. MIDI Math emerged as an interactive and fun way of learning, combining music and visual stimuli with math exercises, adapted for children with ASD aged 5 to 8, with the aim of facilitating the acquisition of logical-mathematical skills. This video game responds to the need for an inclusive teaching tool that addresses the limitations of traditional education in our country, Ecuador. To carry out the project, the Figma program was used to develop the prototype, which has a user-centered design approach. Usability tests were conducted with a group of four children with ASD. The results showed that the prototype was easy to use and that both the colors and the characters managed to connect with the children. Keywords: educational video games, ASD, interface design, mathematics.