Contribuições dos jogos digitais para o desenvolvimento de crianças com transtorno do espectro autista: uma revisão bibliográfica qualitativa

Abstract

This qualitative literature review addresses the growing use of digital games as support resources for the teaching and learning process of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a use that contributes to different dimensions of development. In this context, this study aimed to analyze the contributions of digital games as a support tool for the development of children with ASD. The research, qualitative and exploratory in nature, analyzes scientific studies published on the subject. The selected works address the use of digital games and Assistive Technologies within the context of inclusive education. The results showed that digital games can favor cognitive, social, communicative, and emotional development, contributing to skills such as attention, concentration, memory, logical reasoning, problem-solving, communication, social interaction, motivation, and self-regulation. However, the literature also demonstrates that the effectiveness of these resources depends on pedagogical mediation, teacher training, activity planning, and the adaptation of technologies to the individual needs of students. The review concludes that digital games represent an important support tool for the development of children with ASD, provided that they are used in a planned, accessible way that is integrated with inclusive pedagogical practices.