Inclusive learning and development practices for children with autism spectrum disorders and the ICT’s role
Department of Greek Philology, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece.
Research Article
Global Journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, 2024, 18(01), 055–067.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gjeta.2024.18.1.0258
Publication history:
Received on 25 November 2023; revised on 25 January 2024; accepted on 28 January 2024
Abstract:
Nowadays, the inclusive orientation of education has promoted the inalienable right of all children, including those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), to be educated in mainstream schools alongside their typically developing (TD) peers. The autism spectrum includes developmental disorders that appear in early childhood and are characterized by qualitative deficits in social communication and adaptive behavior, impeding academic learning and social-emotional development. The aim of this paper is to study those practices that form the conditions for realizing the functional inclusion of ASD children in the traditional classroom. For this reason, through the literature review of modern foreign language scientific articles, an attempt was made to search and study the most widespread and research-documented intervention procedures and techniques, which develop the readiness skills of ASD children, providing them with quality opportunities for active learning and socialization alongside their TD peers. The results showed that when the earlier targeted educational approaches are used in the inclusive classroom, in a structured and predictable learning environment, taking into account their unique characteristics, interests and assessed educational needs, with the support of adequately trained teachers and an interdisciplinary team, in cooperation with the family, their dynamic involvement in the activities of the school program is facilitated. Furthmore, quality interactions with their TD peers are increased and therefore, the appearance of socially acceptable behaviors is promoted, which contributes to their acceptance by their classmates, laying the foundations for their smooth integration into society.
Keywords:
Inclusion; Learning; Children; Autism; ICT; Equality; Cognition
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