The Models Describing ASD Formation: Whether Dialogue is Possible?
Abstract
Whether dialogue is possible between main approaches used to work with children suffering from autism spectrum disorders (ASD)? This problem is considered. Features of methodical bases and the corresponding terminology in the applied behavioural analysis; model of mind, approaches based on interpersonal interactions, model of sensory integration were compared. The conclusion about necessity of development of the integrated model including the different hierarchical levels of behavior and mentality presented in certain approaches is made.
Keywords: autism spectrum disorders (ASD), children with ASD, applied behavior analysis, theory of mind, sensory integration.
* The research was supported by the Russian Foundation of Basic Research (RFBR), the scientific project No. 18-013-00925
