A importância das terapias expressivas no desenvolvimento integral e harmonioso de uma criança com transtorno do espetro de autismo

Abstract

In this study we aim to assess how expressive techniques can contribute to improve the integral and harmonious development of a child with Autism Spectrum Disorders through expressive therapy sessions where the child experienced several expressive activities and the author observed and analyzed its effectiveness in the process of child development. The sample of this study it is a male child of 9 years old carrier of pea. to verify the importance of this investigation we use as evaluation instruments observing the child's behaviors and their registration in the elaborate activity observation and adapted to each activity session proposals. We chose to use qualitative research where we present and describe the behaviour displayed by the child. Some evolution was noted during the process.

Date of Award	23 Nov 2016
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Filomena Ermida Figueiredo Branco da Ponte (Supervisor)