EMPATHY AND SISTEMATISATION IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISTIC SPECTRUM OF DISORDER

Abstract

Autism represents pervasive development disorder which is defined as presence
of abnormal or damaged development manifested prior the third year of age with characteristic
form of pathological functioning in all three aspects such as social interactions,
communications and with repetitive behaviour (WHO).
The essay provided an analysis of the literature which elaborates the autistic
spectrum of disorder with emphasizes empathy and systematization – two important
dimensions in their functioning and their social interaction.
The recommendations that comes out from the analysis of various research are
pointing one element as very important and that is an intensive early treatment, application
of strategies for stimulating empathy and systematization, but also the influence
on the wider public for accepting children with autistic spectrum of disorder in all aspects
of social living.