Given the characteristics of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is evident the difficulties they show in the development of social skills. The scarce participation of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in group sports can be taken as a reference. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of football on the development of social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In order to measure the sporting impact, it was necessary to implement a football training programme with the intention of evaluating different social skills. Thirteen children participated in the programme, all of them with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and with a severity level of 1. The study was based on a pre-experimental, pre-test/post-test design. Non-parametric tests were used for the statistical analysis, applying the Wilcoxon test. Two specific tools on social skills were used for data collection. The results showed a generalised improvement in the dimensions linked to the social skills assessed. This highlights the possibility of considering group sport as an alternative to be taken into account to work on and enhance social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Associations and families demand the need to raise awareness of the implications in the cognitive and behavioral development of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) that affect their learning and school participation. This study aims to generate a profile of executive and behavioral functioning in children and adolescents diagnosed with FASD. A probabilistic sampling by clusters (associations for individuals with FASD) is applied. The sample is composed of 66 families from three associations. The BRIEF-2 and SENA tests were administered to assess executive and behavioral functioning domains. Data analysis found that the executive and behavioral functioning profile of individuals with FASD varies with age, with greater impairment in middle and late adolescence. Likewise, the domain of executive functioning most affected in any of the developmental stages is working memory. Finally, cognitive impairment in the executive functioning domains has a direct impact on the social and adaptive functioning of people with FASD.

Several research studies have recognized the importance of the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in the academic performance of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Through a systematic review of the literature, we have sought to provide evidence on the impact of technology on the teaching-learning process of students with ASD, with the purpose of promoting the advancement of knowledge in this field, both for teachers and educational professionals, as well as for researchers. This analysis has identified some digital applications that improve academic performance and promote better communication, improved social relationships and improved emotional regulation in students with ASD. The conclusions of the study have provided evidence of the factors that need to be taken into account when designing apps to work with students with ASD. Appropriate selection involves understanding their needs and the functions of the apps. Interdisciplinary collaboration in app design helps teachers choose effective tools for each student with ASD. This will determine that teachers will be able to select those apps that best suit the individual needs of the students, taking into account the educational objectives proposed.

Las dificultades que tienen los niños con Trastorno del Espectro Autista (TEA) para realizar ejercicio físico y deportivo es una realidad. Esta situación provoca una baja participación en actividades físicas y deportivas con sus iguales. Los problemas que presentan a nivel motor dificultan la participación en actividades físicas grupales, provocando también un descenso en la socialización dentro del propio contexto deportivo (Kruger et al., 2019). Por ello es necesario proponer programas orientados a la práctica física y deportiva que favorezcan la participación en actividades físicas y un aumento de las relaciones sociales (Wong et al., 2015). Con la intención de promocionar el deporte para este colectivo se diseñó un programa de entrenamiento deportivo basado en juegos predeportivos de fútbol. Las sesiones sirvieron para potenciar las habilidades físicas y sociales con el fin de producir una mejora generalizada en ambas y, de esta forma, transferir sus capacidades y aprendizajes a otros contextos deportivos. La finalidad de este tipo de escuelas deportivas debe ser la de promover y fomentar la actividad física y deportiva para el colectivo de personas con TEA, además de preparar a todos los niños para que puedan participar en cualquier tipo de deporte. En ocasiones, la falta de información referente a la discapacidad puede provocar un rechazo hacia las personas con discapacidad por parte de los responsables encargados de dirigir la práctica deportiva, buscando la intención errónea de protegerles (González y Sosa, 2008). Para medir el estado de la cuestión referente al ocio deportivo de los niños con TEA y el nivel de satisfacción alcanzado con el programa de entrenamiento deportivo se administró un cuestionario a las familias de los participantes. Los resultados obtenidos al término de la investigación fueron positivos, lo que permitió justificar el impulso de la actividad física y deportiva como una alternativa de ocio para las personas con TEA.

Sustainable Development Goals and the targets described in each of them can only be fully achieved with the commitment and involvement of universities. These institutions are the perfect environment to promote and enhance sustainable human development, in such a way that from their own structure and operation they favor the transition towards the building of peaceful, fair, and inclusive societies. To achieve the goals described in SDG4, universities must address three areas in a combined and parallel way: “Institutional Management and Governance”, “Education”, and “Leadership”. Following the development of four quantitative and qualitative studies that address these areas individually, the main common conclusions are presented, aimed at showing the path that the university system must follow to achieve these goals within 10 years. The results reveal the need to the focus on the development of an inclusive university culture based on the foundations of each institution (mission, vision, and values), as well as the need to strengthen the link with the NGO sector. Similarly, this inclusive culture must be transversal in university strategic plans to ensure that all actions developed in this context are aligned with the precepts of the 2030 Agenda.

Objective. The objective of this study was to identify if there are improvements in social interaction in young people with intellectual disabilities, using a methodology based on role playing. Method. A mixed design study based on a brief intervention program of eight sessions, with a total of seven participants, was used. Qualitative and quantitative techniques were used for data collection: systematic observation, non-systematized direct observation and the Social Skills Self-Assessment Scale. Results. The intervention yielded modest results. The Wilcoxon W test shows significant differences at the general level. Observations show changes in participants’ behaviors, especially in terms of alternative responses to aggression, which were quickly replaced by peaceful strategies and dialogic attitudes.