Research and therapeutics in autism spectrum disorder: an experience of interdisciplinary development

Abstract

The Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevlopmental disorder with a wider psicosocial and neurocognitive problematic. The use of structured strategies in dealing with people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an useful and internationally recognized methodology. In the clinical practice of diagnostic and treatment team of the service of Pediatric Mental Health of the HIBA, these and also other tools such as language acquisition through writing computer are used. So it is important to share clinical experience using different strategies in the population with ASD. Also, discuss the scope of the use of technological tools in this approach and while thinking about different ways to validate the use of such applications and technological interventions in ASD. Assessing their advantages and disadvantages, we seek to create a more inclusive educational and therapeutic model, focused on communication and facilitation of motivation and expression, to homogenize professionals and parents with the ASD children world. We hope that the use of technological devices allow the collection of data and valuable key information which can then be used to conduct studies that shed light on aspects related to psychological and cognitive development in people with ASD. It is a valuable option to consider for professionals in alternative therapeutic intervention, which in turn will help both raise new hypotheses in this field as well as providing accessible, innovative and efficient tools to train and facilitate the work of mental health professionals