Habilidades sociales y funciones ejecutivas en un niño con TEA

Abstract

The investigation of social skills and executive functions is crucial because over time these competencies become fundamental in educational environments, in such a way that obstacles may arise in student interactions, behavior, lack of attention and alterations in school coexistence, these alterations and limitations are related to neurodevelopmental pathologies such as ADHD, behavioral disorders and ASD. Therefore, what are the social skills and executive functions in a child with ASD With the objective of Analyzing the social skills and executive functions in a child with ASD; and with specific objectives of Describing the social skills in a child with ASD, and Evaluating the executive functions of a child with ASD. For the development of this research the qualitative paradigm has been used, which arises from the need to solve a problem. Applied tests: Social Skills Scale and the Battery of Neuropsychological Assessment for Executive Function in Children (ENFEN) by its acronym in Spanish. Results: Difficulties in communication, emotional expression and social skills are evidenced. The lack of eye contact, limitation in conversation topics and absence of non-verbal language suggest barriers in social interaction. In addition the lack of empathy, tendency to be direct and educational complications confirm patterns associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Limitations in emotional expression and understanding are revealed, as well as difficulties in stopping and reflecting before acting, emphasizing affectations in emotional regulation, sustained attention, decision making and planning. Suggesting a detailed evaluation and possible psycho-pedagogical interventions to improve the student's skills.