Ferramenta computacional para realização de testes de produção oral em crianças

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to present a multi-platform computational tool developed for mobile devices, which facilitates the assessment of oral production in children. The designed software includes a speech test battery, based on the study by linguist Scliar-Cabral (2003), which allows for the testing of the phonetic articulation of all phonemes in Brazilian Portuguese and generates reports of the tests conducted. For the operationalization of the system, it was essential to divide it into two sections: the server, or backend, composed of four microservices that adopt the REST interface convention for communication; and the client, a hybrid application for Android. The application features specific illustrations and design. Once evaluated, the graphic design received approval from the target audience, and the application proved to be attractive, perceived as a game by the children, which stimulated their interest in participating. The generated reports allow for the monitoring of cases, reevaluations, and analyses over time, providing important data for educators, speech therapists, and therapists involved in child development. The information is stored in the cloud and accessible through the application for consultations at any time, complying with the General Data Protection Law (LGPD). The tests carried out show that the application functions adequately and presents satisfactory results, in addition to contributing in various areas