Socialization of children with autism spectrum disorder complicated by concomitant disorders
Abstract
The article describes the difficulty of socialization and adaptation of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) complicated by concomitant disorders to the conditions of modern society. Considering that the integration process of children with ASD into the social environment is a multifaceted process of personality development and adaptation in a social atmosphere, the authors conducted an experimental approbation of the socialization model for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) complicated by concomitant disorders. The socialization model contains modules that reveal issues such as organizational and substantive. The main directions of the socialization model are technologies, principles of support and guidance, competence of the specialists, indicating the necessary criteria for assessing socialization, taking into account the characteristics of children with ASD, complicated by concomitant disorders, in conditions of special and inclusive education. According to the experimental study, established the socialization model aimed to increase the independence of children with ASD, the ability to organize social relationships, and participate in educational and extracurricular activities. The implementation (application) of the model makes it possible to normalize and improve quality of life of children with ASD, complicated by concomitant disorders, and their integration into the educational environment.
Keywords: Socialization model, Autism spectrum disorders, Mental retardation, Concomitant disorders, Education and upbringing of children with ASD, Impaired communication and social interaction
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