DIAGNOZA ZABURZEŃ ZE SPEKTRUM AUTYZMU
DAWNIEJ I DZIŚ
A MOŻLIWOŚCI WCZESNEGO WSPOMAGANIA
ROZWOJU DZIECI
DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS IN THE PAST AND TODAY AND
THE POSSIBILITIES OF EARLY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT                
Author(s): Adrianna KosteckaSubject(s): Educational Psychology, Clinical psychology, Pedagogy
Published by: Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder; diagnosis; early childhood development support; diagnostic tools; epidemiology;
Summary/Abstract: The diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders is based on various activities, e.g. the use of adequatediagnostic tools, conversations with parents, and observation of the child’s behavior. This enables theadoption of an appropriate therapy plan and is the key to making the final diagnosis. Early introduc-tion of developmental support into a child’s life has a positive impact on the development of cognitivefunctions.The article is devoted to the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders, various diagnostic tools, andearly support for child development. I will present the characteristics and epidemiology of ASD, thediagnostic process of the disorder, the selection of an appropriate diagnostic tool, as well as the theoryof early development support and the impact of early introduction of therapeutic activities on thechild’s functioning.
Journal: Studia Edukacyjne
- Issue Year: 2024
 - Issue No: 73
 - Page Range: 149-167
 - Page Count: 19
 - Language: Polish
 
