EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM FOR SOCIALIZATION: TEACHERS’ INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES – International Journal of Research in Education Humanities and Commerce

EDUCATING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM FOR SOCIALIZATION: TEACHERS’ INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVES

Authors: Khagendra Baraily PhD & Dawa Sherpa PhD

ABSTRACT

Socialization between individuals is an important characteristic in human development. In individuals with autism, there is a enormous deficit with social skills and social reciprocity. Various natures of educational interventions and techniques are implemented to increase their social behavior in different setting. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects that the educational intervention using different techniques can have on the ability to exhibit a spontaneous greeting in various settings by a child diagnosed with autism. This study analyzed data collected from teacher/ parent’s interview and observed behavior during intervention program. The information drawn from parents, teacher and by observed behavior reflected some crucial progress over the study period. The significant improvements in the targeted social behaviors were exhibited by the children with autism due to the different educational training. The interview schedule and observed behavior stood to be an effective tool for assessing the social behavior of child with autism.

Keywords: Socialization, human development, autism, education, intervention, Applied Behavioral Analysis

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