Design, Development and Evaluation of Flash Software that could be Used in Vehicles for the Education of Autistic Students

In the processes of design, development and selection of software needed for the individuals in need of special education, the characteristics of these individuals should be observed. Software might be used as the support material for the education of the individuals in need of special education. In many researches done, it has been concluded that computer supported programs provided long term orientation by increasing the motivation of the individuals with a disability and that they enjoyed working at the computer.With the introduction of developing technology which surrounds all aspects of life as well as education, it should be provided that children with mental disabilities apart from regular students should also make use of from these technologies. In this research done in this context, it was aimed “concept teaching” based on simulation and animation by using mobile tools in the education of children with mental disabilities. Visual programs supported by technology made very significant contributions to the students of concept teaching in the schools and rehabilitation centers offering these resources.Application of this study was made with 21 students from four different school and rehabilitation center located in the Sakarya province of Turkey. In the result of the evaluation of the data obtained from the application, use of visual programs supported by technology proved positive contributions in concept teaching.