Interactive Playful Microworlds as Therapeutic Support Tools for Children Under Risk Situations (MICROLUDI)

The MiCroLuDI project addresses the lack of effective proposals for the diagnosis, prevention, and intervention of at-risk children in Ecuador, a population affected by factors such as family separation, migration, or abuse, leading to increased childhood pathologies. The goal is to create Interactive Playful Microworlds accessible via mobile, desktop, and web devices, functioning as a free support mechanism for children, parents, teachers, and therapists. This tool aims to use playfulness to help children process their reality, associate complex ideas in their psyche, and serve as input for therapeutic diagnosis and intervention without explicitly denoting professional intervention. The methodology is based on the learning circle (experimentation, reflection, conceptualization, application) and employs the Rapid Prototyping technique, involving clinical child psychology professionals and educators to conceptualize the symbolic elements of the microworld.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To design and implement Interactive Playful Microworlds (MiCroLuDI) as accessible therapeutic support tools via ICTs, aimed at children in situations of risk.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Computer systems and artificial intelligence