EFFECTIVENESS OF AQUATIC THERAPY WITH PLAY THERAPY TO IMPROVE AND DEVELOP PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD)

Abstract

Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a health problem that causes abnormalities in the human brain that occur since the fetus is in the womb or genetics that can affect the psychological condition and growth and development of children. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have characteristics of being less interested in social interactions, tantrums, and psychological disturbances. Therefore, from some of the literature that we reviewed, acoustic therapy with play
therapy can improve and develop psychological aspects in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Objective: to determine the effectiveness of aquatic therapy with exercise therapy to improve
and develop psychological aspects of children with Autism Spectrum Syndrome (ASD). Methods: A systematic review of articles related to giving aquatic therapy with play therapy to children with
Autism Spectrum Syndrome (ASD). Results: Aquatic therapy with play therapy can have a positive influence on the growth and development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Conclusion: Giving aquatic therapy with play therapy slowly children with autism are able to have good development and can carry out daily activities like children in general