scholarly journals INTERVENTION APPROACHES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN ORDINARY SCHOOL TO ENHANCE SOCIAL INTERACTION IN A STUDENT WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM DISORDER: A CASE STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Markaki ◽  
Nikoleta Chyta ◽  
Georgia Maggouritsa ◽  
Dimitrios Kokaridas

Co-education of students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) during the lesson of Physical Education (PE) in the Greek School constitutes contemporary educational reality. However, its success depends on many factors, with the most important being the effective employment of cooperative physical education methods for students with disabilities or no disabilities. The purpose of this case study was to analyze the impact of a physical education intervention program on the reinforcement of the social interaction of a student with ASD, aged 10, in the ordinary school. The intervention exercise program included the following specific educational approaches and intervention strategies: a) game with the support of an adult (adult support game) b) integrated playgroups with guided involvement (Integrated Play Groups Model) and c) games between peers providing a model to imitate. The duration of the program was eight weeks, with a frequency of three times per week, each lesson of PE (Physical Education) lasting 45 minutes. The data collection tools that were used in the pre-intervention program were the semi-structured interview and the «Autism Social Skills Profile» scale (Bellini & Hopf, 2007), which was adapted in the Greek Language by Syriopoulou- Delli, Agaliotis and Papaefstathiou (2016). It was used before and after the intervention. The results of the research study showed that the student with ASD had positive experiences through his relationship with his classmates, increased his level of participation in the lesson of Physical Education (PE) throughout the implementation of the intervention program, and improved his social reciprocity through interaction and collaboration with his peers, without displaying improper or detrimental social behavior patterns. <p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/edu_01/0884/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Author(s):  
Kamila Gomes ◽  
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Wihanna Franzoni ◽  
Alcyane Marinho ◽  
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This study analyze playful aquatic experiences in the facilitated by a non-governmental organization in Florianópolis (SC) for the social interaction of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This study is qualitative approach, in which three field research instruments were used: systematic observation, participant observation and semi-structured interviews. Among the participants are five children with ASD, seven professionals and four family members. Among the results, the aspects intrinsic to the formatting of musical experiences acted as facilitators of moments of social interaction between children with TEA and OS, and three of these children demonstrate motivation to get involved and create games and interest in social interaction. In conclusion, the playful experiences made it possible for children to cultivate verbal or gestural communication skills and create bonds of trust with volunteers and other children.


2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Magda Mostafa

Autistic Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder estimated to inflict 1 in every 150 children, regardless of socio-cultural aspects, with a four to one prevalence in males over females, (ADDM, 2007). It involves a complex sensory perceptual model, variant from that of the typical individual. It manifests itself in the form of repetitive behaviour, lack of social skills and communication delays and challenges. Being a life-long infliction, individuals with autism require a comprehensive range of specialized support services, including residential, from childhood to adulthood. Housing services for special needs, in general, conventionally deal with issues of physical access. The provisions required for developmentally challenged individuals, such as those with autism are rarely considered. This paper aims to provide a precedent to help guide the adaptation process in the case of group residential accommodation for autistic adults in mass housing projects. After a brief examination of the available literature in the field, a case study will be presented, illustrating design criteria developed for adapting housing for autistic use.


2006 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 213-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Y. Trepagnier ◽  
Marc M. Sebrechts ◽  
Andreas Finkelmeyer ◽  
Willie Stewart ◽  
Jordana Woodford ◽  
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Author(s):  
Geniele Severiano Da Silva ◽  
Flávia Regina Ribeiro Cavalcante Buffone

Introdução: O brincar é importante para o desenvolvimento saudável do ser brincante. Na criança com Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) essa atividade encontra-se fragilizada em razão do desenvolvimento atípico e suas restrições de interação social. O brincar, além de ser considerada uma ocupação intrínseca da criança, vem sendo utilizado como ferramenta terapêutica com crianças com TEA, capaz de estimulá-las a interagirem com os pares, pois permite a construção do autoconhecimento e a aceitação da existência do outro, favorecendo o estabelecimento das relações emocionais e sociais. Objetivo: Investigar as contribuições do brincar como recurso terapêutico para o desenvolvimento da interação social de uma criança com TEA. Método: Estudo de caso observacional (antes e depois), do tipo descritivo e exploratório, com uma criança com diagnóstico de TEA. O procedimento do estudo se deu em três fases, denominadas como fase 1, 2 e 3. Fase 1 – Aplicação dos protocolos Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) e Medida Canadense de Desempenho Ocupacional (COPM); Fase 2 – Intervenção (utilização do brincar enquanto recurso terapêutico) e preenchimento do Roteiro de observação; e Fase 3 – Reavaliação por meio dos protocolos mencionados anteriormente. Resultados e Discussão: A criança apresentou evolução quanto a interagir com outras crianças, sair de parques, frequentar festas e compartilhar brinquedos, segundo a concepção da mãe. Conclusão: A partir dos resultados positivos obtidos neste estudo, sugere-se a realização de estudos de intervenção com metodologia adequada para confirmar a hipótese de que o brincar pode ser considerado um recurso eficaz na intervenção da Terapia Ocupacional em crianças com TEA.Palavras-chave: Brincar. Interação social. Terapia Ocupacional. Transtorno do Espectro Austista. AbstractIntroduction: Playing is important for the healthy development of being playful. In children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) this activity is weakened due to the atypical development and its restrictions on social interaction. Playing, in addition to being considered an intrinsic occupation of the child, has been used as a therapeutic tool with children with ASD, able to encourage them to interact with peers, since it allows the construction of self-knowledge and acceptance of the existence of the other, favoring the establishment of emotional and social relationships. Objective: To investigate the contributions of playing as a therapeutic resource for the development of social interaction in a child with ASD. Method: Observational case study (before and after), descriptive and exploratory, with a child diagnosed with ASD. The study procedure took place in three phases, called phases 1, 2 and 3. Phase 1 - Application of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS) and Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) protocols; Phase 2 - Intervention (use of play as a therapeutic resource) and completion of the observation script; and Phase 3 - Reassessment using the previously mentioned protocols. Results and Discussion: The child evolved in terms of interacting with other children, leaving parks, attending parties and sharing toys, according to the mother's conception. Conclusion: Based on the positive results obtained in this study, it is suggested to carry out intervention studies with adequate methodology to confirm the hypothesis that playing can be considered an effective resource in the intervention of Occupational Therapy in children with ASD.Keywords: Play. Social interaction. Occupational therapy. Autistic Spectrum Disorder. ResumenIntrodución: Jugar es importante para el desarrollo saludable de la diversión. En los niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) esta actividad se ve debilitada por el desarrollo atípico y sus restricciones en la interacción social. El juego, además de ser considerado una ocupación intrínseca del niño, se ha utilizado como una herramienta terapéutica con los niños con TEA, capaz de animarlos a interactuar con sus pares, ya que permite la construcción del autoconocimiento y la aceptación de la existencia del otro, favoreciendo la establecimiento de relaciones emocionales y sociales. Objetivo: Investigar los aportes del juego como recurso terapéutico para el desarrollo de la interacción social en un niño con TEA. Metodo: Estudio de caso observacional (antes y después), descriptivo y exploratorio, con un niño diagnosticado con TEA. El procedimiento del estudio se llevó a cabo en tres fases, denominadas fases 1, 2 y 3. Fase 1 - Aplicación de los protocolos de la Escala de Calificación del Autismo Infantil (CARS) y la Medida de Desempeño Ocupacional de Canadá (COPM); Fase 2 - Intervención (uso del juego como recurso terapéutico) y finalización del guión de observación; y Fase 3 - Reevaluación utilizando los protocolos mencionados anteriormente. Resultados y discusión: El niño evolucionó en términos de interactuar con otros niños, salir de los parques, asistir a fiestas y compartir juguetes, según la concepción de la madre. Conclusión: A partir de los resultados positivos obtenidos en este estudio, se sugiere realizar estudios de intervención con metodología adecuada para confirmar la hipótesis de que el juego puede considerarse un recurso eficaz en la intervención de Terapia Ocupacional en niños con TEA.Palabras clave: Juego. Interacción social. Terapia Ocupacional. Trastorno del espectro autista. 


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