Ethical approach in intervention in children with autism spectrum disorder - communication instead of challenging behavior

Abstract

In children with autism spectrum disorder, we often observe a variety of manifestations of challenging behavior, which is often the result of their inability to express their needs in other, socially acceptable ways. It is therefore necessary to build functional skills in these children, especially communication skills, in order to prepare them for life in community and to be able to develop their potential as much as possible.

Keywords

• autism spectrum disorder
• development of communication skills
• challenging behavior
• ethical approach
• verbal behavior