Development of a videogame to improve communication in children with autism

Children with autism can present a wide spectrum of serious limitations in various fundamental aspects of development: the imaginative ability, behavior, communication and reciprocal social interaction. The use of videogames by children and young people has become very common, which has sparked the interest of exploring the full benefits that can be achieved with these tools in the educational and social fields. Through the use of video games can provide interactivity, increase mental activity and promote social interaction among various users. Serious games have been used in multiple contexts, such as education, military and health. This paper describes the development of a serious game that can be used by autistic children to improve communication and social interaction is proposed.