Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Theoretical–Methodological Foundations for the Global Integration Method (Método de Integração Global—MIG) in the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. |
| Authors: |
Loffi, Renato Guimarães, Cruz, Thalita Karla Flores, Paiva, Giulia Moreira, Souto, Deisiane Oliveira, Barreto, Simone Rosa, Santana, Patrícia Aparecida Neves, Nascimento, Amanda Aparecida Alves Cunha, Costa, Fabiana Rachel Martins, Cota, Elisa Braz, Haase, Vitor Geraldi |
| Source: |
Children; Feb2024, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p191, 30p |
| Subject Terms: |
TREATMENT of autism, BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL model, HEALTH services accessibility, PEDIATRICS, SOCIAL learning theory, FAMILY-centered care, HEALTH care teams, VISUAL perception, QUALITY of life |
| Abstract: |
Currently, there is no intervention model for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) that addresses all levels and factors of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, WHO). The most researched programs focus on naturalistic, developmental and behavioral approaches to socio-communication. Less attention has been paid to motor and environmental reactivity aspects (behavior/interest restriction and sensory reactivity). The evidence rationale for the Global Integration Method (MIG, "Método de Integração Global"), a model addressing sensorimotor reactivity in addition to socio-communication, is presented. MIG is an integrative, interdisciplinary, family-oriented intervention and naturalistic program that addresses all levels and moderating factors of ASD's impact. MIG's theoretical rationale is based on the predictive coding impairment and embodied cognition hypotheses. MIG incorporates both bottom-up (flexible therapeutic suit, social-motor synchronization) and top-down (schematic social information processing, narratives, imagery) strategies to promote the building and use of accurate, flexible and context-sensitive internal predictive models. MIG is based on the premises that predictive coding improves both socio-communication and environmental reactivity, and that the postural stabilization provided by the flexible therapeutic suit frees information processing resources for socio-cognitive learning. MIG builds on interdisciplinary, professionally and parentally mediated work based on behavioral principles of intensive training in a situated environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
