Asistența psiho-logopedică a copiilor cu autism

Abstract

Language and communication are determining or conditional factors, in terms of the general developmental stage of the child. Language is essential in the process of mental development of the child and is closely related to the development of thinking and consciousness. The specific feature of communication is the way in which language is used. Since autism was first described, poor language has been considered one of the specific features. Research has shown over time that language in autism needs to be analyzed from a multidimensional perspective. Regarding the more structured aspects of the language, the variation is very large. Some people have age-appropriate language, with a small number of exceptional language skills, and others have limited or no verbal language. Between these two extremes, there are those people who, although they have certain verbal language skills, have significant linguistic deficiencies, especially in terms of phonology (sound system of language) and / or grammar (rules for combining words). Psycho-speech therapy assistance has a practical character, of prevention and elimination of language and communication disorders, in order to develop adequate mental and emotional development of the child with autism, but also to facilitate their integration into social life. Understanding the causes of communication disorder is an essential part of developing and improving therapies and interventions for people with autism that aim to improve their communication skills. Clearly, the heterogeneity of these communication skills indicates that the most appropriate communication interventions and strategies will vary individually. This heterogeneity is a major challenge for the study of autism. Thus, research on communication in people with autism also helps to identify strategies by which people without autism can improve their own communication skills when interacting with people with autism. Early intervention can alleviate some of these communication deficits in children with autism. While progress is being made through communication interventions, some children with autism may remain in the pre-linguistic or pre-intentional stage of development for long periods. In the absence of verbal forms of communication, children with autism need to rely on a variety of informal ways to express their needs and desires. Equally, the child's family and those around them are forced to try to interpret the function of these informal ways of communication.