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[Interventions to promote social communication in children with autism spectrum disorders]
I Baixauli-Fortea1, B Rosello-Miranda2, C Berenguer-Forner2
1Universidad Catolica de Valencia San Vicente Martir, Valencia, Espana.
Introduction:
The difficulties encountered when it comes to social communication are one of the core disorders experienced by persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). This problem leads to feelings of loneliness and social exclusion, which negatively affect the quality of life.
Aims:
To review the characteristics of the main interventions in this field in high-functioning ASD.
Development:
Strategies employed include social stories, comic-strip conversations or videomodelling, and interventions mediated by peers and multicomponent treatments.
Conclusions:
The design of the programmes used today has evolved towards more ecological approaches that take the family, teachers and companions into account in the treatment. The most recent literature reviews have found evidence of significant improvements following their implementation, which has been reflected in better social competence and lesser feelings of loneliness. The social communication intervention must combine individualised instruction with consideration of the child's environment and the motivation towards communicative interaction.
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