Proceso de intervención para el desarrollo integral de usuarios/as con discapacidad intelectual de una fundación privada de Guayaquil

Abstract

The present systematization documents the intervention process carried out with adult users with intellectual disabilities of a private foundation in Guayaquil, where we sought to evaluate the impact of the activities designed under an integrative approach that combines techniques of the cognitive-behavioral approach with elements of the humanistic approach. The methods employed, such as documentary analysis, field diaries and review of reports, allowed us to obtain detailed data on the progress and difficulties experienced during the intervention. Through the application of cognitive, attention, logic and motor stimulation activities, designed to strengthen the basic skills of the users, it was possible to identify that the adaptation of strategies and flexibility in their application are determining factors for the success of the process. Although significant progress was achieved in motor development, in the areas of cognition and language, progress could not be observed in the daily life of the users, which evidences the need for a continuous process to achieve significant progress in these areas. The intervention had a limited duration restricting the possibility of evaluating long-term sustained changes, which constitutes a basis for future interventions highlighting the importance of continuity and personalization in working with people with intellectual disabilities.