Tap-to-Talk: Filipino Mobile Based Learning Augmentative and Alternative Through Picture Exchange Communication Intervention for Children with Autism

Abstract

One percent of the population is living with autism and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates more than one million Filipinos have autism since there is no available statistics on autism prevalence currently in the Philippines. The approach that assistive technology looks is simply one side of its effectiveness and the utilization of assistive technology is additionally dynamic to supply students with additional custom- made learning experiences. The paper concentrates on designing and developing a Filipino Based Mobile Learning Augmentative and Alternative and Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Intervention that will include the Tagalog language and Filipino Culture aside from English Language with the help of Text-to-Speech feature to provide Filipino children with Autism an assistive tool that will enable them to have access to a mobile application that includes Filipino language and culture in using the features of Picture Exchange Communication System and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) since the available related systems are following Western language and culture. This study will also be one of augmentative devices of children with Autism.