Family-centered approaches to enhancing socialization and inclusion of children with autism
Abstract
This article examines family-centered strategies aimed at improving the socialization and inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It emphasizes effective parenting as a crucial factor in fostering positive interactions within the family and with the community at large. Through an in-depth analysis of recent studies, the critical role of families in the sociocultural development of children with ASD is highlighted. The main objective was to develop a global model and strategy to strengthen the inclusive potential of these families. Various methodologies were used in the study, such as literature review, comparative analysis, experimental analysis of data on family dynamics, and statistical methods such as Pearson’s chi-square test. In addition, modelling techniques were used to create methodological and content tools to support the development of inclusive potential. The results include the creation of a unified model to assess and enhance the inclusive potential of families with children with ASD. It contains a base of structured criteria and clear indicators of parental effectiveness, organized into groups of competencies such as informative, communicative, evaluative, personal and educational competencies. The study identified significant correlations between self-assessments and expert assessments in these areas. The article presents a programmatic approach, structured in five thematic blocks, that provides specific activities and guidance for family support.
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