[Autism: Language, body and writing]

Area of Science:

• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Pediatrics
• Neuroscience

Background:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents significant challenges in behavior and social interaction.
• Effective clinical approaches are crucial for managing ASD in pediatric populations.
• Previous research highlights the need for targeted interventions for sameness behaviors and loneliness in ASD.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an exhaustive clinical approach for children and adolescents diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
• To present practical tools for health professionals to manage core ASD symptoms.
• To review interventions for sameness behavior and social isolation over the past twenty years.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective analysis of clinical data from public hospitals and therapeutic centers in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
• Literature review of interventions for ASD-related behaviors over the last two decades.
• Synthesis of clinical observations and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

• Identification of key clinical features and progression of ASD in the studied population.
• Development and validation of novel tools to address repetitive behaviors.
• Effective strategies were identified for mitigating feelings of loneliness in individuals with ASD.

Conclusions:

• A comprehensive, evidence-based clinical approach is vital for managing ASD in children and adolescents.
• The presented tools offer practical solutions for health professionals to improve patient outcomes.
• Addressing sameness behavior and loneliness is critical for enhancing the quality of life for individuals with ASD.