Effective Mechanisms for Developing Speech in Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in an Educational Cluster Environment

Egamberdieva Nigora Azizovna, Norova Durdona Yutpulla, Madiyarova Shoxzoda Orif

Abstract


This study investigates effective mechanisms for enhancing the speech development of preschool children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the context of an educational cluster. The research employed methods including pedagogical observation, comparative analysis, experimental testing, interviews, questionnaires, and pedagogical experiments. The aim was to identify the most effective approaches to developing speech in these children, focusing on both educational and therapeutic strategies. The findings highlight the necessity of differentiated pedagogical methods and the creation of a model for speech development specific to the educational cluster environment. The practical significance of the research is reflected in the proposed speech development process model and methodological tools that facilitate speech and communication skill development. The study also suggests that the integration of modern communication methods, such as Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), and a structured therapeutic approach can significantly improve the communication skills of children with ASD. The results contribute to enhancing corrective-pedagogical work and can guide the development of specialized programs for preschool children with ASD.

Keywords


Autism spectrum disorder; Communication strategies; Educational cluster; Preschool children; Speech development

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17509/ijcsne.v5i1.82689

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