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

2

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

3

Cindy

• Passive & had very limited

ability in learning

• Avoided interaction

• Could not understand oral

speech

• Sat by herself in a corner

always

Cindy

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

7

• 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

Lesson Learnt

10

Intensive interaction approach requires a

long-term development involving the whole

community.