riwc_para_a095 intensive interaction for people with significant intellectual disabilities
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A Study on Applying Intensive
Interaction Approach on Adults with
Severe Intellectual Disabilities &
Autism Spectrum Disorder
25.10.2016
Lily Lai
Services Manager
Adults with Severe Intellectual Disabilities &
Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD)
• Lack of communication
abilities
• Avoid interaction
• Affecting their
participation in
daily activities
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Participate in daily
activities
Avoid interaction
Communication abilities
Intensive Interaction Approach as a Practical Tools
• Develop
communication
abilities
• Establish genuine
connection among
people
• Enhance social
engagement & social
inclusion
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Cindy
• Passive & had very limited
ability in learning
• Avoided interaction
• Could not understand oral
speech
• Sat by herself in a corner
always
Outcomes
6
We
• Built up a trusting
relationship
• Engaged her to play
Cindy
• Wore a smile & was
happy always
• Increased Eye & Hand
contact
• Responded to being
called
• Joined in group
activities
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• Learning disabilities with ASD
• Could not understand oral
speech
• Had repetitive & obsessive
behavior
• Avoided interaction
Fai
Outcomes
8
We
• Established a trusting relationship
• Respected his choice Fai
• Wore a smile & was
happy always
• Increased eye contact
• Could express his needs & choices
• Joined in group activities
Improvement Strategies
• Be genuine and learn to be with them
• Be patient. It is a slow process to see
changes