/Emotional-Flash

Flashcard game for children with Autism to help them recognize emotions

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Emotional-Flash

Description

Emotional Flash is a Flashcard game meant for children with Autism to help them recongize emotions. Typically flash card games of this type are limited to a number of cards. If it was digital the limit is the size of s3.

Context

“The picture exchange communication system (PECS) is a form of augmentative and alternative communication produced by Pyramid Educational Consultants, Inc.[1]While the system is commonly used as a communication aid for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it has been used with a wide variety of learners, from preschoolers to adults, who have various communicative, cognitive, and physical impairments, including cerebral palsy, blindness, and deafness.[2] PECS has been the subject of much academic research,[3] with currently over 85 PECS-related publications.[2]” -Wikipedia

There are many autism app offerings (as searchable through Autism Speaks) but many come at a steep price that may be financially inaccessible to the residents of San Jose. This project aims to provide a free PECS web app.

Current Works in Progress

  • Duolingo-esque UI in React
  • Single account login
  • Back-end (firebase)
  • COPPA compliance
  • Different levels of emotion

Future Features

  • Tutorial level
  • Contact Page and FAQ Page
  • Additional catergory content (i.e. Animals, Vehicles, Food, Body)
  • Mobile app platforms (iPhone, Android, etc)
  • Spanish, Vietnamese, & Chinese language support (other languages)

Getting Started

  1. To start, navigate to front end directory.
  2. npm install -> to install the dependencies.
  3. npm start -> to run local host