A Theory of Mind - taming and therapy
Joanna Lawicka
Prodeste Foundation
Special educator, Ph. D. of social sciences in the field of pedagogy. President of the Prodeste Foundation from Poland. The author of the book for teenenger and adults with autism spectrum "I'm not an alien. I have Asperger's syndrome”. She has published more than 10 articles, book chapters and scenarios of educational games, among others: „Therapeutic aspects of in-depth studies on etiological diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders” (2010), „The use of AAC in the development of self-awareness of people with autism spectrum disorders” (2015). She conducts research on the use of cognitive approach in the treatment of people with autism spectrum and implements innovative solutions based on developmental psychology. She is a regular presenter at National and International conferences and is passionate about ensuring that people with autism spectrum are an important and valuable part of society. She was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in 2006 at the age of twenty-eight. She has a daughter with autism spectrum and ADHD.
Abstract
Years of experience has shown to me that the therapy of people with autism is usually based on behaviour learning patterns, which should adapt people with autism to the society. The essence of this kind of the therapy is to... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Joanna Lawicka (Prodeste Foundation)
Topic Area
Topics: Practice
Session
V2A » Oral Posters: Communication; interventions I (14:40 - Friday, 16th September, Moorfoot Room)
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