e-Pedagogium 2011, 11(2):38-54 | DOI: 10.5507/epd.2011.021

Analysis of the Current Situation in Care Provided in Early Age and Speech Therapy Intervention in Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Alena Říhová
Mgr. Alena Říhová, Institute of Special Education, Faculty of Education, Palacky University, Olomouc, Žižkovo nám. 5, 771 40 Olomouc, e-mail: alena.rihova@email.cz, tel.: 585 635 321

This paper introduces the results of a research focused on the analysis of the current situation concerning the care provided in early age and speech therapy intervention in individuals with autistic spectrum disorder. The research was carried out between April and July 2010 in the Olomouc region and abroad (Slovak Republic - Bratislava). A questionnaire, the selected research method, was distributed to speech therapists, experts (specialists in education and in special education, psychologists, psychiatrists, paediatricians and neurologists) and parents of children with autistic spectrum disorder. The article provides an introduction to the studied problem, defines the research objectives, provides an analysis of the information received via the questionnaire and offers a conclusion.

Keywords: Autistic spectrum disorders, early age, early care, speech therapy intervention

Published: April 1, 2011  Show citation

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Říhová, A. (2011). Analysis of the Current Situation in Care Provided in Early Age and Speech Therapy Intervention in Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. e-Pedagogium11(2), 38-54. doi: 10.5507/epd.2011.021
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