Problems of staffing for work with children with autism spectrum disorder
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.59941/2960-0642-2023-2-143-154Keywords:
autism spectrum disorder, staffing, special teacher, autism center, clinical teacherAbstract
The purpose of the article is to study the issue of staffing the correctional and pedagogical process with children with autism spectrum disorder in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The existing practice shows that employers need highly specialized specialists who are purposefully trained to work with children with ASD, who have the skills to use all modern advanced foreign technologies that are intensively introduced into correctional and pedagogical practice. It is advisable to consider the training of specialists for this category of children in the context of professional pedagogical training with appropriate qualifications, since short-term refresher courses will not provide the expected fundamental knowledge and skills at the proper level. Taking into account the specifics of working with children with autism spectrum disorder, which consists in an individual approach, in the unity of psychological, pedagogical and medical impact, the task of universities is to update and expand the areas of training of special teachers, taking into account the types of educational organizations and the nature of activities, according to the position held in special (correctional) and educational organizations with mandatory involvement in the implementation educational programs of practical psychologists and medical workers, because the clinical picture of ASD requires going beyond the scope of pedagogical activity. As a result, it is possible to satisfy the request of parents, employers, the state and society for specialists capable of: carrying out psychological, medical screening tests and diagnostic measures with children at an early age; analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of foreign correctional techniques and technologies; testing and implementing the results of advanced world experiences, taking into account adaptation and modification; timely recognition of the ineffectiveness of certain methods that cannot contribute to obtaining the desired results due to inconsistencies in the conditions of application or features of the education system; research and development of own methods; teaching and socialization of children with ASD; full realization of the rights of children with ASD to affordable and high-quality education.