Encopresis comórbida al trastorno del espectro autista en el infante: análisis e intervención psicoterapéutica desde el enfoque integrativo.

Abstract

Encopresis characterized by periodic deposition in inappropriate places and contexts, in infants, mostly present in males; In addition to being an excretion disorder, along with autism spectrum disorder ASD, they are also some of the most common reasons for consultation in many infants; Studies show that encopresis may be one of the most common comorbidities in ASD. Since the beginning the treatment was worked only by pediatricians using drugs and behavioral techniques, currently has given greater emphasis to the work of the psychologist, establishing in the clinical recommendations its use for the approach of this disorder, as a multidisciplinary work. This study aims to analyze ncopresis comorbid with autism spectrum disorder in children through in-depth study and psychological treatment approach as a contribution to the scientific community; Through the study of a clinical case, by collecting informative data from a patient, using an integrative approach systemic, behavioral and humanistic. The comprehensive study on comorbidity and treatment has shown the effectiveness of multidisciplinary intervention within the process, on the one hand, the medical - pediatric area with the use of drugs and the important role played by the psychologist in the process, together with the patient, family and the educational system, to reduce symptoms, thus generating a significant improvement in autonomy and quality of life of the child.