Mi.L.A: multilingual and multifaceted mobile interactive applications for children with autism

Abstract

In this paper we present the initial stages of a project entitled Minority Language Applications (Mi.L.A) which aims to facilitate material for children with autism in a multilingual setting using interactive multimedia that increase both the awareness as well as the access to information for patients who need it. Pilot testing the applications with three children within the autism spectrum shows favorable initial results. The children would interact with the applications successfully and gain from the sessions in terms of communication skills as well as improved verbal and visual cues.