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Emotional Intelligence and Social Abilities are a Priority in Asperger’s Adolescents

Diana Cecilia Tapia-Pancardo

Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · pp. 1–11 · Published 25 Nov 2019

10.9734/jesbs/2019/v32i330176

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the influence of Emotional Intelligence and Social Abilities development as interventions in an Asperger’s adolescent, to facilitate his interpersonal relationships. Materials and Method: Qualitative and ethnographic methodology with intervention in different settings like personal, family and scholar; one Asperger’s adolescent, his mother, his teachers and school authorities informed through deep semi-structured interviews, with a 5 year follow up. Participants signed an informed consent and the qualitative analysis was according to de Souza Minayo. Results: Two categories emerged: 1. Emotional impact in his parents due to lack of empathy in their son. 2. Language problems that impair his communication with peers and teachers. Conclusion: Interventions favored identification and thinking of self and others’ emotions, regulate negative behaviors, increase of assertive and better interpersonal relationships.

Asperger syndrome emotional intelligence social abilities adolescent qualitative research autism spectrum disorders.

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