Social Integration
The three phases of Davis Autism Approach are:
- Individuation
- Identity Development
- Social Integration
Social integration is the final phase. It is the most natural part of development for neurotypical children and is the most problematic for autistics. An inability to form successful and effective relationships is the defining characteristic of autism. The social integration of the autistic person begins with the recognition that others exist and are separate from themselves. Once established the programme then explores the concepts that form the basis of any relationship be it with an individual or with society. Having completed individuation and the identity development parts of the programme the autistic person will be able to successfully learn and apply the relationship concepts and so participate more fully in life.
