University of Sao Paulo

Fostering Computational Thinking in Children with ASD: A Tailored Digital Game Design Proposal

Fostering Computational Thinking in Children with ASD - A Tailored Digital Game Design Proposal Katherin Felipa Malpartida Suzane Santos dos Santos Kamila Rios da Hora Carhuaz Institute of Mathematics and Rodrigues✉ Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences Institute of Mathematics and Computer Sciences University of Sao…

• Serious digital games can effectively teach Computational Thinking (CT) to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by utilizing the four core pillars: decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, and algorithms.
• The RUFUS platform enables health and education professionals to create and customize therapeutic digital games through a web-based authoring interface, allowing for adjustable difficulty levels and personalized content.
• Initial evaluations involving 8 neurotypical children and 12 children with ASD confirmed that the game design is engaging, appropriate, and functional for the target audience.