Estrategias lúdicas basadas en la imitación y la expresión corporal para desarrollo de la atención conjunta en niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) de 3 a 6 años en el centro TherapyKids.

Abstract

This research project analyzes how joint attention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) impacts the development of social interactions and language development. This is a skill in children with ASD that develops at a different pace compared to neurotypical children. For this reason, a guide of playful activities based on body expression and the tool of imitation was proposed to promote the development of joint attention in early childhood. It was concluded that working from a playful perspective brings positive results, as play is the natural way to generate learning in children. En este sentido, la expresión corporal trabaja con el cuerpo, que tiene lenguaje a través del movimiento. For children with ASD, it is a viable strategy for interacting with others. De manera similar, la imitación permite aprender de los demás, lo que promueve el aprendizaje a través de la observación. For this reason, he decided to employ that methodology and tools to contribute to the development of joint attention and, consequently, to social and communicative skills as well.