Description

This book offers a comprehensive guide to intervention in autism spectrum disorder, focusing on understanding child development as a unique, dynamic, and contextual process. It acknowledges the diversity of clinical, functional, and communicative profiles within the spectrum and emphasizes the importance of individualized, evidence-based interventions that promote functional communication, self-regulation, social participation, and the child’s overall well-being. The text addresses the crucial role of family and educational environments, highlighting that ongoing interaction between both contexts, together with structured supports, peer mentoring, and adapted strategies, strengthens learning, autonomy, and inclusion in school and social life. The work presents a multidimensional approach that integrates neuroscience, developmental psychology, pedagogy, and behavioral, sensory, and augmentative and alternative communication strategies, enabling learning to be generalized to everyday situations. It also underscores the importance of continuous assessment, planning curricular adaptations, reinforcement systems, and developmental follow-up to ensure sustainable and effective interventions. The guide recognizes the central role of the family as an active agent, promoting empowerment, training, and participation in the application of strategies. Finally, the book provides practical tools, concrete examples, and clear implementation steps for professionals and caregivers, establishing itself as an essential resource that combines theory and practice while fostering a humane, inclusive, and respectful approach to the abilities and needs of every child with autism.

Suggested citation (APA, seventh edition)

Sanabria-Boudri, F. M., Cerrón-Lliempe, H. P., Quispe-Quispe, D. A., Razuri-Gamarra, M. Y., Orosco-Naveros, A. B., & Pajares-Briones, J. A. (2026). Listening without words: A practical guide to intervention in childhood autism. Sophia Editions.