Early intensive intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder

Authors

  • Lisset Garcés Fuentes Médico especialista en Medicina General Integral. Clínica Inspiration Center. Ciudad de Belice. Belice
  • Marelis Núñez Pantoja Licenciada en Terapia Física y Rehabilitación. Clínica Inspiration Center. Ciudad de Belice. Belice
  • Liliana Miguel Casas Especialista en Psiquiatría. Southern Regional Hospital. Dangriga.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v12iSuppl1.301

Keywords:

autism spectrum disorder, behavior disorder, child psychiatry

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder is a condition related to brain development that affects the way a person perceives and socializes with other people, causing problems with social interaction and communication. Over time, many treatments have been applied to
patients with ASD, but without a doubt, cognitive-behavioral therapy and early intensive intervention are evidence-based therapies that have shown the best results. Early diagnosis is necessary for its effectiveness. This article exposes current aspects related to
the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of ASD. The design and implementation of an early intervention program for
children with ASD in Belize is a necessity given the increase in these cases. The potential offered by independent local institutions
and the national health system, together with the Cuban Medical Brigade and other organizations, must be exploited in order to
establish this purpose.

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Published

25-09-2023

How to Cite

Garcés Fuentes, L., Núñez Pantoja, M., & Miguel Casas, L. (2023). Early intensive intervention and cognitive behavioral therapy in children with autism spectrum disorder. Belize Journal of Medicine, 12(Suppl1), 15–23. https://doi.org/10.61997/bjm.v12iSuppl1.301

Issue

Vol. 12 No. Suppl1 (2023): Special issue

Section

Review

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