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COMSI (R)-A Form of Treatment That Offers an Opportunity to Play, Communicate and Become Socially Engaged through the Lens of Nature-A Single Case Study about an 8-Year-Old Boy with Autism and Intellectual Disability

Bystrom, Kristina; Wrangsjo, Bjorn; Grahn, Patrik

Sammanfattning

This case study shows how an 8-year-old boy with autism and mild intellectual disability underwent positive psychological development in terms of play, social communication, and mentalization during a year and a half of group-based therapy using COMSI (R)-(COMmunication and Social Interaction). This eclectic treatment has a relational approach and is based on developmental psychology, knowledge of autism, and the impact of nature and animals on human health. The change in the child was been studied using both quantitative and qualitative methods. His general intellectual capacity was measured using the Wechler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence, and his Mentalization Ability/Theory of Mind was assessed using three tests: Eva and Anna, Hiding the fruit and Kiki and the cat. Throughout the study period, change was documented with the help of the therapists' process notes and the parents' descriptions. The results show that support for the child comes from three different sources: nature, animals, and the therapists. Animals and nature form the basis for episodes of coordinated attention in conversation and play with therapists. The therapists' approach used sensitivity and compliance with the child's needs and focus of interest.

Nyckelord

nature-and animal-based treatment; autism; children; joint attention; mentalization

Publicerad i

International journal of environmental research and public health
2022, Volym: 19, nummer: 24, artikelnummer: 16399

      SLU författare

      • Associerade SLU-program

      Bebyggd miljö
      SLU Future One Health
      SLU Urban Futures
      Människa-djurinteraktioner
      Naturupplevelser och hälsa

      Globala målen

      SDG11 Göra städer och bosättningar inkluderande, säkra, motståndskraftiga och hållbara
      SDG3 Säkerställa hälsosamma liv och främja välbefinnande för alla i alla åldrar

      UKÄ forskningsämne

      Landskapsarkitetktur
      Tillämpad psykologi
      Pedagogiskt arbete

      Publikationens identifierare

      DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192416399

      Permanent länk till denna sida (URI)

      https://res.slu.se/id/publ/119969