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Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool Environment in Cameroon: Play as A Developmental Factor

DOI: 10.18535/ijsshi/v12i01.06· Pages: 8457-8464· Vol. 12, No. 01, (2025)· Published: January 21, 2025
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Abstract

In a situation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the child must be able to benefit from a setting that promotes his autonomy while reinforcing his sense of belonging and acceptance of others. The study posits the problem of the psycho-affective development of the ASD child in an inclusive pre-school environment, through the play activities set up to achieve his empowerment. The interview guide and the observation grid of an inclusive school was used.  As result, school inclusion is a favorable space for the development of these children, with the condition to apply adequate psycho-pedagogical strategies. This can enhance the development of interaction and communication skills, promote a sense of belonging and acceptance among learners and children with ASD throw an adapted play activity.

Keywords

School inclusionAutism Spectrum DisorderPsychosocial developmentPlay activitiesChild.
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Emilie Clarisse Tchokote
Clinical Psychologist and Psychopathologist. Department of sciences of Education. ENS Yaounde- Cameroon.
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