Abstract

GOMES, Camila Graciella Santos et al. Effects of the Use of Information and Communication Technologies on the Training of Caregivers of Children with Autism. Rev. bras. educ. espec. [online]. 2021, vol.27, e0085.  Epub Mar 02, 2021. ISSN 1980-5470.  https://doi.org/10.1590/1980-54702021v27e0085.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the viability of using Information and Communication Technologies for the training of caregivers of children with autism in the context of Intensive Behavioral Intervention. Twenty-four children diagnosed with autism, aged between 3 years and 2 months and 8 years and 10 months and their respective caregivers participated in the study. Caregivers performed behavioral and intensive stimulations with children with autism and were trained by specialized professionals, however this training took place using Information and Communication Technologies, being professionals and caregivers in different locations. Participants with autism were assessed before and after the intervention, using standardized instruments that allowed measuring the children’s development. The results indicated the viability of using these technologies to empower caregivers and gains in the development of children with autism.

Keywords : Transtornos do Espectro do Autismo; Educação Especial; Cuidadores; Análise do Comportamento Aplicada; Tecnologias da Informação e Comunicação.; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Special Education; Caregivers; Applied Behavior Analysis; Information and Communication Technologies.

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