The adaptation and individualization of intervention programs in the case of children with autism
The adaptation and individualization of intervention programs in the case of children with autism

Summary/Abstract: “This child, neither blind, nor deaf, will not answer you, he does not understand your language, your facial expression, your gestures, the messages you transmit. You will not meet his gaze. He might be restless, he might be rocking his body. You will be disappointed and he does not care. He simply refuses to answer you. He is not ignoring you. He is an autistic child.” (Societe Quebecoise de L’autisme). This quote describes autism with the use of several key words, even though it remains a mystery to this day. Although there is a great variety of studies focused on autism in the specialized literature (characteristics of the autistic behavior, causes, therapeutic methods etc.) some aspects still remain unsolved. The majority of autistic people require special care throughout their lives, which led to the elaboration of educational intervention programs, adapted and personalized according to the characteristics and the level of development of each individual, programs which include both the intervention in different areas of development (language, communication, personal autonomy, cognitive skills), as well as the involvement of the children’s parents and families.

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