Desregulación emocional en el trastorno del espectro autista.

Abstract

Introduction. People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) manifest a series of characteristics in different areas of their functioning, among them the dysregulation of their emotions. This condition occurs throughout their lives and increases their limitations in social interactions. Methodology: It was based on a literature review under a qualitative approach and descriptive scope; it contemplated the review of articles in repositories such as Redalyc, SciELO, the repository of the Catholic University of Cuenca, Scopus, Web of Science, and Taylor & Francis. Results: Emotional dysregulation is a characteristic present in people with ASD, understanding then that this is an essential difficulty for people with this condition. Secondly, ASD presents an etiology associated with neurological alterations in brain functioning at the structural, biochemical, and neuroanatomical levels. Finally, there are different intervention programs, such as cognitive behavioral strategies, story reading, anger and frustration management, mindfulness, and functional communication training, which generate positive and significant changes in the emotional regulation capacity of people with ASD based on cognitive, behavioral, and emotional aspects, being also important the training of parents. Conclusion. Emotional dysregulation is a frequent condition in the highest percentage of people with ASD, which can be addressed through the implementation of group and individual programs aimed at treating this condition.