Autyzm dziecięcy i niepełnosprawność intelektualna u 6-letniego chłopca ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem diagnozy funkcjonalnej i wczesnego wsparcia rozwoju - studium przypadku

Abstract

This is a case study of a 6-year-old boy with mild intellectual disability and autism as well as an attempt to take a synthetic look at his functioning in both home and peer group environment. The paper particularly focuses on the issues related to the widely understood developmental support, a systemic perception of family functioning as well as optimisation of child's environment and diet. Attention was also paid to the importance of functional diagnosis, which is performed by an early developmental support team, and which allows for a holistic look at the child and their family. This specific example shows what changes can be made in child's life within 3 years, provided that family members are engaged in the therapeutic process and seemingly insignificant aspects of life are modified.