This article is devoted to the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, namely the adaptation of children with this diagnosis. The results of an empirical study of social work specialists in the institutions of ANO «RAStem together», MU «Social Rehabilitation Centre for Children and Adolescents with Disabilities» and Centre for Social Assistance to Children «MOSAIKA» in Magnitogorsk, ANO
... [Show full abstract] «Atmosphere» in Novosibirsk. The authors present an analysis of the results of a study on the awareness of specialists about the diagnosis. Based on the findings, the authors developed a social rehabilitation programme for children with autism spectrum disorder to ensure the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of children with the disorder and to try to maximise their potential for learning.