ABSTRACT
Purpose
this study aimed to investigate the self-perception of children with autism spectrum disorder regarding their reading and writing skills and to compare these with the perceptions of their therapists.
Methods
Ten children with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and their respective therapists participated in this study. An individual questionnaire with eight multiple-choice questions was applied orally to both groups.
Results
The answers presented by the two groups diverged in some questions. Some therapists reported that working on self-perception is a part of the therapeutic planning.
Conclusion
The results suggest that children with autism spectrum disorder do not always have a realistic self-perception about their reading and writing skills. Researching children's self-perception can be important to enable parents and professionals to help these students to engage in their difficulties.
Keywords:
Autistic disorder; Language development disorders; Child psychiatry; School health services; Asperger Syndrome