A Web App for Teaching Piano to Students with Autism

Abstract

This work aims to promote musical learning in order to ease the inclusion of students with autism in the classroom and during musical performances. To this end, a web application was developed using a user-centered design approach involving professionals experienced in training people with autism, to help end users learn the basic concepts of music. The app allows teachers or caregivers to set up a customized learning environment according to each student's needs, so that these students can play songs in collaboration with classmates. Preliminary results suggest a key role for technology in facilitating music teaching and in supporting the learning process for students with autism.