The project aims to develop an innovative product called “LUMICROMA”. As a tool for art therapy, LUMICROMA presents a simple, accessible and effective solution to enable carers to use therapeutic strategies for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Thus, it is necessary to enable and empower families/caregivers with simple strategies/tools that promote activities that stimulate:

a) functional communication;

b) social instruction in different contexts;

c) skills in games, with a focus on interaction with each other

d) functional assessment and positive attitude support to address behavioural problems.

Keywords: Autism spectrum disorders; Careful; Carer; Empowerment; Photography; Art therapy

Principal Investigator: Ruben Pereira Fernandes -Polytechnic of Porto (P.Porto)

Research Team

• ciTechCare: Helena Reis (helena.s.reis@ulo.pt); Liliana Teixeira (liliana.teixeira@ipleiria.pt)
• Polytechnic of Porto (P.Porto): Pilar Machado

• Lumicroma: Sandra Teixeira.

Duration: 6 months (2018 – 2019)

Institutional Partners and Others

• Polytechnic of Porto (P.Porto)
• Lumicroma:
• Nortexcel – Center of Excellence in Medical Technologies

Funding: FEDER