This study examined the effect of the Group Affection Activities (GAA) on social interactionof two preschool- aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and theirsame-aged peers. In addition to the music group activities, the main component of theGAA game learning activities and peer-training were integrated into the intervention. Fivepeers were trained on how to interact with the target participants of the study. This includinginitiation of and responding to initaiations through means of both verbal and nonverbalcommunication acts during free play. This study utilized a case study design with anABAB model revealed that improved rates of social interactions were associated with thepresence of the intervention. The findings agree with those reported by previously conductedstudies, however the maintenance and generalization of improved interactionskills remain to be of a great concern. It is suggested that in order to address this importantissue, an intervention program combining the Group Affection Activities with peertrainingshould be systematically integrated into early childhood curriculum and implementedfor all to benefit.
Dergi Adı | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Cild | 10 |
Dergi Sayısı | 2 |
Sayfalar | 62 - 74 |
Yayın Tarihi | 2018 |
Eser Adı [dc.title] | Increasing the Social Interaction of Two Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Peers |
Yazar [dc.contributor.author] | Berman, Zuhar Rende |
Yayın Türü [dc.type] | article |
Özet [dc.description.abstract] | This study examined the effect of the Group Affection Activities (GAA) on social interactionof two preschool- aged children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and theirsame-aged peers. In addition to the music group activities, the main component of theGAA game learning activities and peer-training were integrated into the intervention. Fivepeers were trained on how to interact with the target participants of the study. This includinginitiation of and responding to initaiations through means of both verbal and nonverbalcommunication acts during free play. This study utilized a case study design with anABAB model revealed that improved rates of social interactions were associated with thepresence of the intervention. The findings agree with those reported by previously conductedstudies, however the maintenance and generalization of improved interactionskills remain to be of a great concern. It is suggested that in order to address this importantissue, an intervention program combining the Group Affection Activities with peertrainingshould be systematically integrated into early childhood curriculum and implementedfor all to benefit. |
Kayıt Giriş Tarihi [dc.date.accessioned] | 2020-03-18 |
Yayın Tarihi [dc.date.issued] | 2018 |
Açık Erişim Tarihi [dc.date.available] | 2020-03-18 |
Dil [dc.language.iso] | eng |
Konu Başlıkları [dc.subject] | Eğitim |
Konu Başlıkları [dc.subject] | Eğitim Araştırmaları |
Haklar [dc.rights] | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess |
ISSN [dc.identifier.issn] | 1308-5581 |
Yayının ilk sayfa sayısı [dc.identifier.startpage] | 62 |
Yayının son sayfa sayısı [dc.identifier.endpage] | 74 |
Dergi Adı [dc.relation.journal] | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION |
Dergi Sayısı [dc.identifier.issue] | 2 |
Cild [dc.identifier.volume] | 10 |
Tek Biçim Adres [dc.identifier.uri] | http://www.trdizin.gov.tr/publication/paper/detail/TXpBNE1EUTBOQT09 |
Tek Biçim Adres [dc.identifier.uri] | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11831/4225 |