Detailed contribution information
| Contribution title | 3218 - AUTISTIC SPECTRUM IN THREE DIMENSIONS |
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| Contribution code | PS01-18 (P) |
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Objectives The conceptions of the nature of autism are constantly the subject of theoretical and clinical divergences. Comparative studies often remain blurred in their criteria (eg comparison of two high-functioning autistic groups without specifying the intensity of the syndrome or the type of behavioral disorder). This is to clarify the representation of the autistic profile by a colored figuration in 3D. Method Functional analysis of the syndrome according to a three-dimensional model constituting a triptych composed of: - a central axis: autistic functioning with reference to the ICD-10 (diagnostic triad plus sensory and motor disorders) and tests to assess its intensity (eg CARS) and impact in social life ( eg Vineland). - a lateral axis: the degree of development and intellectual ability: cognitive tests and PEP-3 - another lateral axis corresponding to the existence and intensity of behavioral disorders; It is the axis of pathology that leads to institutional rejections and demands for care. These three axes will be defined by a graduated scale of 1 to 4 to determine dynamic profiles with variable three dimensions. Results The research is under way to validate weighting criteria for each axis; behavioral disorders are not currently classified according to a scale but it is known that there are great differences between some behavior problems and serious disorders requiring psychiatric care. The intensity of each axis will be represented by a color shade illustrating the concept of autistic spectrum in reference to the color spectrum. We will use the three basic colors: blue for autistic functionning, green for intellectual ability and red for behavior disorders. Several representations are possible: -either for a person at different times of development : triptych with three color shades -or for a group of people in an institutional setting :diagram with the three dimensions. Several examples related to our clinical and institutional practice will illustrate this formalization. Conclusion This visualization -will favour agreement on representations of autistic disorder and its categorization in the spectrum -will better define diagnostic profiles in epidemiological studies and profiles received in institutions -will provide clear benchmarks for evaluating the evolution and impact of educational and therapeutic actions -will allow to better situate the axes of the objectives of the personalized project of accompanying |