The Use of Martial Arts Means in the Development and Socialization of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Abstract

This study aims to examine the role of martial arts in the development and socialization of children with autistic spectrum disorder. To study this problem, we researched the opinions of respondents and specialists in various fields. A total of 113 people took part in the survey. The analysis of the survey results showed that the level of knowledge about autism is medium, a good part of the respondents (78.57%) mentioned that they are familiar with the methods (means) used in the rehabilitation process of people with autism. The therapeutic methods and types of concrete martial arts that can be recommended for people with disorders caused by autism were highlighted. In conclusion, integrating children through the means of martial arts will allow them to gain confidence in themselves, and in their strength, as well as to coordinate, and control separate segments of the body while performing the movements from the simplest to the most complicated.