The role of language in the therapy of children with autism spectrum disorders on the example of therapy carried out with the Krakow Method

Abstract

This paper shows the role of language in the therapy of children with autism spectrum disorder. In the process of therapy, language should be seen both as a tool of the therapist’s work and as the goal of all therapeutic interactions. Language is of great importance when it comes to communicating with other people. Moreover, language shapes overall human development. The development of language is closely related to the development of other cognitive functions, these two aspects happens that the processes responsible for acquiring linguistic rules and for the development of thinking are disturbed. Then we may have to deal with abnormalities or developmental delays. In such situations, it is necessary to immediately start therapy so that the child has a chance for optimal development. A significant challenge faced by the therapist is to develop a child a tool for communication with the world. The therapist, through his interactions, which are immersed in language, thus builds language in the child’s mind.