Technology as a learning tool. Access of autistic children to e-learning

Abstract

Pupils, while learning online, have difficulty using the Internet, understanding information through applications, and lacking direct contact with the teacher. The methodoloy used was questionnaires for the period January-July 2021. There were 47 completed questionnaires and they contained twenty eight questions. The results of the study indicate difficulty in accessing technology, limited time of online learning offered by the teacher, difficulty in concentrating by children with elements of autism as well as ascertainment by parents of lack of consideration when drafting the plan by the responsible educational institutions. The purpose of the study is to highlight the difficulties of autistic children in processing e-learning. A clear picture of the situation helps in designing the most appropriate educational policies, where you have to anticipate and be prepared for the exceptional situations where it is needed to use e-learning. The study is based mainly on the life experience of families who have autistic children and who are more open to seeking help and solutions, as they often feel alone and helpless.