Проектиране на логопедичното въздействие при деца с разстройство от аутистичния спектър в предучилищна възраст
Designing the speech therapy impact in children with autism spectrum disorder at preschool age
Author(s): Penka ShapkovaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education, Preschool education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Софийски университет »Св. Климент Охридски«
Keywords: ASD (autism spectrum disorder); neurodevelopmental disorders; speech therapy, communication disorders; PECS; ADOS-2; theory of mind
Summary/Abstract: The study focuses on a topic that is not sufficiently researched in the Bulgarian scientific community. The aim is to analyze the process of designing speech-language therapy interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder, focusing on basic theoretical frameworks, individualized intervention strategies, the role of alternative communication systems, the importance of cooperation with the family and the team of specialists. Key aspects related to the design of speech therapy intervention and support for children with ASD in preschool age are examined, as a prerequisite for successful learning, socioemotional functioning, and inclusion. The stages, goals, principles, and methods of speech therapy intervention for children with ASD are presented. The emphasis is on diagnostic approaches, multisensory techniques, and effective strategies for supporting language development. The author describes and analyzes an individual case from practice, traces the speech therapy impact on a child with ASD in kindergarten. Based on this analysis, practical guidelines are provided for specialists working with children with ASD, oriented towards potential opportunities for progress in terms of language development and socialization.
- Issue Year: 119/2026
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 25-61
- Page Count: 36
- Language: Bulgarian
