Social Interaction of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) -Characteristics and Educational Approaches

International Journal of Economics and Management Studies

© 2019 by SSRG - IJEMS Journal

Volume 6 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2019

Authors : Aspasia Skoufou

10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V6I6P105

How to Cite?

Aspasia Skoufou, "Social Interaction of Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) -Characteristics and Educational Approaches," SSRG International Journal of Economics and Management Studies, vol. 6,  no. 6, pp. 28-36, 2019. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939125/IJEMS-V6I6P105

Abstract:

The present study aims to study the social interaction of preschool children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the approaches they implement to educate them. The sample consisted of ten kindergarten educators and ten kindergarten teachers in special education. The qualitative method and interviews as a research tool were chosen, during which the educators submitted their experiences to the researcher. The processing of data was achieved through the thematic analysis, which was distinct for special education and general education teachers.
According to the results, children with disabilities have significant deficits in their social interaction and in general in all their social skills (Bania, Antoniou, Theodoritsi, Theodoritsi, Charitaki, & Billis, 2019). As foreseen, general education teachers have a lot of knowledge about ASDs, while specialists in the special framework are even more aware of autism and educational approaches that are being exploited.

Keywords:

Social Interaction, Preschool Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Educational Approaches

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