Javier Pita de la Vega Garcia
Consorci Sanitari del Maresme, Spain
Title: Proposed intervention program for 1 year of patients diagnosed with high-performance ASD in Consorci Sanitari del Maresme (Catalonia, Spain).
Biography
Biography: Javier Pita de la Vega Garcia
Abstract
The chronicity of ASD and the variety in the symptomatology of the diagnosed patient (from childhood to adulthood) are two of the most relevant factors in ensuring professional health care. In many cases, the intervention from the consultation is not enough to solve the difficulties or improve the adaptability to the environment, so it is evident the need to develop an intervention plan based on the evidence. The objective is to develop an intervention circuit according to age in patients diagnosed with high-performance ASD. Prior to the intervention, the assessment and diagnosis process will be carried out in accordance with the internal protocol (clinical interview and screening: Mercedes Belinchon questionnaire, SCQ, CAST, AQ ...; cognitive ability assessment, ADOS-2, ADI-R , assessment of theory of mind and observation in school). The age of the patients treated at the Child and Youth Mental Health Center is 5 to 18 years. After diagnosis, a psychoeducational group of the disorder is performed with the parents (2 months). a) If the patient diagnosed with ASD is between 6 and 11 years old, a group using Lego (3 months, 18 sessions) and Superflex (3 months 18 sessions) are proposed. b) If the patient is between 12 and 18 years old, PEERS (16 weeks) and small groups are proposed: anxiety, emotions, interests, activation ... (3 months). During the intervention program, individual visits are made in consultation and community. In addition, if you need other specific programs such as: food selectivity or management of new technologies.