Desarrollo socioemocional y habilidades comunicativas en un niño con trastorno del espectro autista

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD is a neurodevelopmental condition that currently has a high number of existing cases. Those affected present complications in their social relationships, emotions and stereotyped movements. Its causes and origin have not yet been determined. The symptoms appear from the first months of life. Through prompt intervention, an early diagnosis can be reached, if not, the child's ability to carry out daily activities and also school activities could be affected. For this case study, a 3-year-old child has been chosen as the research object and as study variables, socio-emotional development and communication skills. Parra defined this as a scientific problema. What particularities does the socio-emotional development and communication skills of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder present To solve it, the general objective was proposed. Analyze the socio-emotional development and communication skills of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Child and Adolescent Evaluation System SENA, Social Communication Questionnaire SCQ, observation sheet and interview have been used as evaluation instruments. As results, it was found that the child presents frustration, irritability and aggressive behavior towards the people who are next to him, in addition it was detected that the infant does not have verbal communication in the social context, and in the non-verbal, he expresses his wishes through of body language.