Investigation of the cognitive and brain function in the developmental disorders, and development of their supporting system by cooperation of education and medical treatment

我们用神经学的方法从实验研究中考察了发育障碍的认知功能。与正常对照相比，自闭症谱系障碍儿童在表达和隐喻认知方面表现出特殊的特征。提出了评价和诊断的新观点。此外，在开发旨在提高认知/大脑功能的教育计划和支持工具的同时，我们组织了监护人和专家可以交换信息的网络和数据库系统。建立了教育、医疗、福利协同的包容性咨询/诊断/支持体系。

We examined the cognitive function of the developmental disorders from the experimental studies using neurological methodology. As a result of comparing with normal controls, children with autistic spectrum disorders showed a specific characteristic concerning cognition of expression and metaphor. We suggested the new viewpoint about assessment and diagnosis. Furthermore, while developing the educational program and support tool which aimed at improvement in a cognitive/brain function, we organized the network and database system for which a guardian and a specialist can exchange information. And we established inclusive consultation/diagnosis/support system by which education, medical treatment and welfare field cooperated.