Banca de DEFESA: BÁRBARA LOUISE COSTA MESSIAS

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STUDENT : BÁRBARA LOUISE COSTA MESSIAS
DATE: 26/08/2024
TIME: 14:00
LOCAL: Plataforma Virtual Google Meet
TITLE:

CHARACTERIZATION OF WRITTEN LANGUAGE IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

KEY WORDS:

autistic spectrum disorder, learning, reading.

PAGES: 84
BIG AREA: Ciências da Saúde
AREA: Fonoaudiologia
SUMMARY:

Introduction: Extrinsic and intrinsic conditions of the individual can directly impact written
reading. Therefore, understanding these mechanisms contributes to identifying and managing the child's
specific needs. In cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with the complexity of language development,
these subjects may present difficulties in academic and social areas. Although there are advances in
intervention strategies, it is observed that more precise information about them is still limited. This
dissertation was divided into two studies, with the following objectives: Study 1: investigate written
language performance in children and adolescents with ASD. Study 2: verify the development of predictive
reading and written language skills of children and adolescents with ASD, pre and post intervention. Study
method 1: This is a cross-sectional and quantitative study. The sample consisted of 17 children and
adolescents with ASD. Phonological processing skills, intelligence and level of support for ASD were
assessed. Study method 2: this is a non-randomized clinical trial consisting of 8 individuals, who were
divided into 2 groups of 4 participants - control group (CG) and intervention group (IG). The IG received 13
phonological remediation sessions, lasting 45 minutes each. Results of study 1: it was observed that all
phonological processing skills are below what was expected for the age and education of the sample.
Furthermore, it was not possible to find significant correlations between phonological processing,
intelligence quotient (IQ) and level of ASD support, with the exception of phonological working memory -
digits in reverse order. Results of study 2: phonological processing skills evolved in the post-intervention
period. However, in the inferential analysis between groups, there were no significant differences.
Conclusion: It was observed that the written language skills of children and adolescents with ASD are
impaired. Therefore, the use of phonological remediation can present positive results for this population.
However, due to the limitations of this research, it is suggested that new studies be carried out, considering a
larger sample and an analysis of the long-term impacts of the intervention.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externa à Instituição - ANA CRISTINA DE ALBUQUERQUE MONTENEGRO - UFPE
Externa à Instituição - ANA LUIZA GOMES PINTO NAVAS - FCMSCSP
Presidente - 2143029 - CINTIA ALVES SALGADO AZONI