Αυτισμός: Πρόγραμμα Παρέμβασης σε μαθητή με σύνδρομο Asperger στις κοινωνικές δεξιότητες

Abstract

Autism and Asperger syndrome, belonging to the spectrum of Diffuse Developmental Disorders, are chronic severe neurodevelopmental conditions. They are characterized by deficits in social interaction, communication, as well as by limited interests and behaviors. They manifest themselves early in life and deeply influence the person's perception of himself and the world, learning and adapting to the demands of everyday life. Their treatment has been a challenge and a subject of considerable scientific interest for many years. While the neurological basis and the role of genetic factors in etiology have been recognized, there is not yet a specific effective cure aimed at complete rehabilitation. This means that autism and Asperger syndrome are not overcome or cured. However, there are therapeutic techniques that help people with these disorders address their problems. The purpose of this paper is to present the theoretical background of this developmental disorder and its main therapeutic approaches. It also seeks a detailed case study of a child with high functioning autism (Asperger syndrome) and the holistic approach followed to improve its social deficits. Through the implementation of the intervention program it was found that with appropriate intervention and activities adapted to the needs and particularities of the individual child it is possible to improve weaknesses of a social nature. An integrated pedagogical intervention program enriched with diverse, attractive and multi-sensory activities that is evaluated at regular intervals in order to be adapted to both the objectives and the activities can make a decisive contribution to improving the social skills of a child with Asperger's syndrome.