Assistive Technologies in Psychomotricity Sessions with Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Isabel Trancoso – LASIGE, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal [ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5318-1691]

Soraia M. Alarcão – LASIGE, Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal [ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0794-2979]

Abstract
This chapter aims to describe how Psychomotricity can be beneficial for children with ASD through the use of ATs. We present a practical case of a seven-year-old girl whose main difficulties were establishing friendships and regulating her emotions, namely her aggressiveness. The results obtained after six months of follow-up revealed that the girl’s interactions with peers and family, her academic performance, and her ability to participate in group activities improved as her communicative skills were progressively encouraged. Although ATs were not used in this practical case, we suggest adapting the instruments used, hypothesizing that their use will be even more beneficial in intervention with children with ASD in the context of Psychomotricity.

Keywords: Assistive Technologies; Psychomotricity; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Communication Skills; Intervention Adaptation.

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Cite as: Trancoso, I., & Alarcão, S. M. (2023). Assistive Technologies in Psychomotricity Sessions with Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In C. Sousa, & A.H. Tkaczyk (Eds.), Media Literacy and Assistive Technologies for Empowerment in Autism (pp. 130-136). Edições Universitárias Lusófonas. https://www.doi.org/10.24140/asdigital.v1.p02.07