MODELS OF INTERVENTION IN THE RECOVERY OF CHILDREN WITH MENTAL RETARDATION AND AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES

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Authors

  • Irina COBZARU PhD. UPS " Ion Creangă" ChiÈ™inău, CSEI Nr.1 Bacau

Keywords:

language, socialization, visual images, special education, autism spectrum disorders, mental retardation, teacher perceptions.

Abstract

      Learning activities, targeted therapy is the main sear, support and      guidance to develop compensation. Develop compensatory mechanisms in children with mental retardation can be supported effectively when learning activities is based on a methodological approach adapted to the particularities of development in children concerned. When we talk about specific ratio of psychic development and learning disabled, use the following phrases: developmental disorders, developmental delays, impaired învăţareraportul specific of psychic development and learning disabled, use the following phrases: developmental disorders, delays development, learning disorders. Structuring a behavior as close to normal as possible to encompass the three fields of activity - cognitive, language, socialization. Language skills will be obtained more easily in a conversational interaction, in a certain context. The child will be taught to plan time periods for structured social interactions. The active role of parents and teachers is essential. Language learning does not follow competence but social utility. For those who do not speak, the emphasis is on understanding, not on the ability to express. Sometimes sign communication prepares the ground for later verbal communication. The content of the article is a finding of the exploratory study: "Analysis of teachers' perceptions of curricular policies and strategies in pre-primary and primary special education" was conducted between December 2017 and March 2018, comprising a lot of 57 respondents, teachers involved in the process of education in the classroom of children diagnosed with ASD and mental retardation. Finally, the qualitative results obtained from the application of the questionnaire are presented and some recommendations are proposed.

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Published

2021-04-23