Development of gabay : an interactive mobile application for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) / Mylene C. Prado.

Master's thesis.

College of Industrial Education. -- Master of Arts in Industrial Education Major in Educational Technology : Technological University of the Philippines, 2024.

Includes bibliography.

The availability and accessibility of technology-based or computer-assisted tools for
education is another challenge of special education in the country. With this, the researcher
developed GABAY, an interactive Android mobile application for students with Autism Spectrum
Disorder (ASD) which is specifically made to assist them in different skills such as functional
academic skills (color, shapes, and money game) , care skills (oral and dental care, body care, and
nail and hair care), and life skills (objects inside the house). This study used a quantitative
descriptive methodology to assess the acceptability of the GABAY application. The evaluation
involved 18 Special Education (SpEd) teachers and 7 information technology (IT) experts, who
provided feedback on the app's functionality, usability, responsiveness, content, and feedback
mechanism. Results indicated strong agreement (mean score of 3.56) across all criteria, suggesting
high acceptability of the application. Specifically, Functionality, Usability, Responsiveness,
Content, and Feedback Mechanism received mean scores ranging from 3.50 to 3.60. It shows that
the GABAY-application can be a tool for students, teachers, and parents to achieve the learning
competencies on the basic needs of children with ASD. By ensuring GABAY's alignment with
evolving technology standards, this research aims to enhance educational outcomes for students
with ASD.

Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, GABAY application, Fundamental Academic Skills, Care
Skills, Life Skills, Special Education