O uso da tecnologia assistiva na terapia ocupacional junto às pessoas com transtorno do espectro autista

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Assistive Technology helps people with disabilities or reduced mobility by improving their communication, activities of daily living, and mobility, providing a better quality of life. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the use of Assistive Technology, applied to the virtual environment, in Occupational Therapy with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). METHODOLOGY: Qualitative bibliographic research. RESULTS: These tools bring benefits such as increased accessibility, personalized treatment, improved motivation, and progress monitoring. CONCLUSION: For individuals with ASD, the incorporation of Assistive Technology applied to the virtual environment can optimize assessment processes, facilitate the implementation of interventions, promote autonomy and independence, and, consequently, improve their quality of life and social participation.