Methods of correction of psychomotor development of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders

Abstract

The article is based on the study of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observations and own experience of working with autistic children, theoretical analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological approaches and methods of correction of psychomotor development of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders, which manifest themselves in early childhood and are considered one of the most severe disorders of psychophysical development of this category of children, are carried out. It is noted that the activities aimed at correcting psychomotor development are quite specific and diverse, have a certain evidence base and affect the process of socialization of autistic children. On this basis, the article reveals the relationship between the motor activity of autistic children and other types of activity - intellectual, speech and emotional; systematizes the means and methods of correction of motor activity and behavior of this contingent of children. The necessity and importance of solving the problems of correction and development of motor activity of autistic children, taking into account the peculiarities of their psychophysical development, are theoretically substantiated. Based on the experience of researchers on this issue, the approaches, means and methods that should be taken into account when developing correctional programs for this contingent of children are identified. It has been established that successful correction of psychomotor development and socialization of autistic children requires gradualness, perseverance, cooperation with parents, and the use of a comprehensive, correctional and developmental, sensory and perceptual, eclectic, behavioral, variable and individual approach to each autistic child. It has been found that the main means of correcting the psychomotor development of children with autism spectrum disorders include: outdoor and sensory games, imitation and gymnastic exercises, exercise therapy exercises aimed at developing gross and fine motor skills, coordination and strength abilities, as well as exercises for intercortical interaction, swimming and massage; the main methods of correcting psychomotor development are the method of early intervention, the method of imitation, the tandem method and the game method.