Comprehensive intervention in an infant with autistic spectrum disorder: case study

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a set of neurodevelopmental conditions related to brain development, which is characterized by degrees of difficulty in social interaction and communication at different levels, as well as atypical patterns of activity and behavior. The methodology of this research is a case study that will analyze in detail a phenomenon, its quasi-experimental design with a descriptive approach, using the technique of observation and as an instrument a questionnaire and a checklist to evaluate the areas with the greatest needs. In a comprehensive educational intervention, this research focuses on a 5-year-old learner diagnosed with grade II autism spectrum disorder. In this case, intervention was carried out in the areas of gross motor skills, fine motor skills/hand-eye coordination, autonomy of social development, social skills, inappropriate behaviors and movement skills, in which difficulties were observed. The learner showed significant progress overall, however, in areas such as autonomy and social development, little significant progress was evidenced. Importantly, the breakthrough was not more significant due to the limited intervention time with the child.