Imaginarios sobre el concepto de autonomía desde la perspectiva de un grupo de jóvenes con Síndrome de Down, sus familias y las instituciones a las que se encuentran vinculados

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the imaginaries involved in the development of autonomy of people with Down syndrome in a group of families in Bogota; locating in a hermeneutic historical paradigm, through a qualitative approach and narrative design, a semi-structured interview was conducted and the ARC-START Self-Determination Assessment Scale, section 1 autonomy, was applied, which he intends to investigate in a group of young people living with Down syndrome what are the imaginary ones that are involved in the development of their autonomy. The main results indicate that social imaginaries about the development of autonomy of people with Down syndrome are mainly framed from, the over-protection by carers from which they allow or do not allow them to take decisions independently and autonomously, the taking of responsibilities and dealing with their consequences in the face of everyday situations or situations that require some change or adaptation, as well as the recognition and construction of own resources and skills, developed and/or strengthened to enable them to be autonomous.