From Misfit to Misunderstood: A Case Study

By : Samridhi Ahuja

Page No: 227-239

Abstract
Asperger’s Syndrome is a developmental disorder that is defined by significant impairments in the areas of social interaction, social communication and restricted patterns of interests, activities and behavior. Asperger’s is often known as the high functioning end of the autism spectrum. Although some children with Asperger’s have developed a theory of mind, they are often unable to apply these skills when conversing with their peers or in an informal setting. They tend to demonstrate low empathy, decreased understanding of societal norms and difficulty in expressing their own emotions. The present study was designed to understand the effect of a semi-structured supportive intervention program that aimed to facilitate and build the social skills of the child such as perspective taking and behavior support strategies such as creating a structure and routine for the child. Pre and post measures were used for the evaluation of the progress made over a period of three months.

Author :
Samridhi Ahuja : JRF, Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Timarpur, Delhi-110054