• More than 100 apps registered
  • Support and tracking tools
  • Communication tools
  • Expert and organization profiles

  • Possibility to contribute by adding new apps

Among the challenges faced by autistic students include inaccessible digital tools, inadequate professional skills, unsuitable methodologies, and limited technological resources. IDEAL plans to launch a Learning Management System (LMS) to be accessible and engaging for users with cognitive issues. It will adapt to individual needs, empowering educators to tailor the platform. Given the overwhelming array of digital tools for autism, the platform will also incorporate a functionality to recommend the best tools for different areas of life for autistic people based on holistic evaluations, incorporating usability and personal competence metrics.

IDEAL aims to design different methodological manuals and support for digital training, for autistic students, families, and Vocational and Educational Training professionals. For autistic students, the project will create a manual on platform use, for families the manual would be on both platform use and intervention strategies, and for professionals on personalized platform design. A primary challenge is the current digital training methodologies, which overlook the specific needs of autistic students. The project will also address gender differences in autism, emphasizing variations in cognitive and social profiles. Innovative features include tailored resources and beneficiaries´ participation in design, ensuring practical usability. By developing these resources at a European scale, the project aims to broaden its impact and potential for wider application, even extending to those with intellectual disabilities.

Assessment tool

Digital technologies have become essential in the education and therapeutic support for autistic people. However, the sheer number of available applications can make it challenging to select the most effective and accessible tools. To tackle this issue, the IDEAL project has developed a standardized assessment tool for evaluating digital applications designed to support autistic individuals, their caregivers, educators, and professionals.

This document outlines a methodology for assessing the relevance, accessibility, usability, and effectiveness of digital resources aimed at autism intervention. It provides a systematic framework to determine whether applications meet the needs of autistic users and the professionals who support them.

For more details, please download the full Assessment tool

Methodology Framework

This resource will help you get the most out of our platform, designed to support autistic individuals, their families, and professionals. IDEAL Connect offers a unique way to foster independent learning and personal growth.

For more details, please download the full Methodology Framework