Psychopedagogical intervention at the UAQUE Foundation: case study of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

The objective of the present study was focused on describing the psychopedagogical intervention carried out to improve skills and competencies in reading, writing and calculation in girls diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We worked under an action research methodology with a qualitative approach and a descriptive scope. The participants were 2 girls, the first 9 years old who is in the second grade of primary school and the second 14 years old in the 9th grade of secondary school, both diagnosed with ASD. The instruments used were the UAQUE Psychopedagogical Assessment Formats (school year 2023 - 2024). Regarding the results, a significant improvement is evident in the skills and competencies in reading, writing and calculation of both participants. It is concluded that the psychopedagogical intervention contributed to the improvement of the quality of life of the participants; However, there are areas of opportunity for improvement such as the need for continuous training of professionals in the intervention of various diagnoses, the application of the necessary flexibility and adaptations for specific cases in special education, the design of new instruments for academic monitoring. of this population, among others.