Porodko M. Correction of psychomotor development among children with autism spectrum disorders by means of physical education

The dissertation research is devoted to the actual psychological and pedagogical problem of correction of psychomotor development among senior preschool-age children with autism spectrum disorders by means of physical education. There have been determined levels and features of psychomotor development among children with autism spectrum disorders. The influence of physical education on correction of psychomotor among children with autism spectrum disorders has been scientifically and theoretically justified. The diagnosis of psychomotor development among children with autism spectrum disorders is presented and tried out. Based on the diagnostic indicators there have been developed comprehensive correctional and pedagogical programme comprehensive correctional and pedagogical programme of development of psychomotor skills among senior preschool-age children by means of physical education and its effectiveness has been proved. There have been given methodical recommendations for a multidisciplinary team of specialists working at educational institutions with senior preschool-age children with autism spectrum disorders.