Blue piece: a web-based tool to provide screening and intervention services for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Abstract

Early intervention has been associated with the best outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, in some cities in Mexico is not easy to get access to early screening and intervention services due to socioeconomic disparities and lack of information. This paper describes Blue Piece, a web-based tool to provide screening and intervention services for parents of children with ASD. Blue Piece allows parents to get access to web-based screening tests, and depending on the test results, it provides information about the intervention services that are available near them. Blue Piece was designed following a user-centered approach. We close with plans for future work.