Perspective ale integrării în învăţământul de masă a copiilor cu tulburări din spectrul autist

Abstract

In Romania, around 80,000 people have autism spectrum disorders, their number increasing every year with at least 850 new cases, and the prevalence of this disorder is 1 in 100 people. Observing the increasing number of people suffering from this disorder, the lack of its diagnosis and the lack of adapted services, it is fundamental to ask ourselves the question: "What needs do these people with ASD have and what is their place in today's society?" Autism can be defined as a developmental disorder, therefore from individual to individual its manifestations can be different, depending on their age, experience, education and skills. Studies in the field demonstrate that the implementation of education, as early as possible and that adapts to the needs of individuals, can help them develop, have accessibility to different environments and be able to overcome certain difficulties that they encounter. In conclusion, it is fundamental to note that education and learning are directly related to the cognitive development of individuals and their well-being. Although autism spectrum disorders cannot be cured, prompt treatment can improve some of the symptoms caused by it.