Dimensions of Object Relations in People with Autism Spectrum Disorder as a Basis for Strengthening Social Relatedness Skills

This paper presents the results of a study focusing on dimensions object relations in people with autism spectrum disorder. An relation denotes relationship significant other, within which several identification processes take place through meaningful emotional exchange. is described by developmental process separation and individuation, primarily occurs children from birth to their third year life. Although deficits social relationships represent most typical features autism, there still great deal uncertainty this field. Based theoretical background, we hypothesised that differences characteristics disorder compared without are reflected greater expression disturbances relations, especially more pronounced isolation symbiotic merging. The quantitative research sample comprised 38 adults normal intellectual abilities 100 Test Object Relations, measures individual was used for data collection. show statistically between two groups respondents, as merging, anxiety These findings serve basis designing professional support order promote autonomy strengthen skills needed relatedness inclusion.