University of Kerbala
Faculty of Education for Human Sciences / University of Kerbala has discussed the M.A thesis which is entitled (sociolinguistic aspects of communication among children on autism spectrum at Al-Sabtain Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders).
The study, presented by Sahar Hamoudi Kadhim, examines the social-linguistic dimensions of communication among children with autism enrolled in Al-Sabtain Academy for Autism and Developmental Disorders.
The importance of the study is to provide a comprehensive overview of sociolinguistic aspects of communication among children with autism.
The study seeks for achieving a number of objectives, including exploring sociolinguistic aspects of disorders in children with autism at Al-Sabtain Academy, in addition to the impact of applying ABLLS-R programme on basic learning skills in children with autism.
The thesis concludes the possibility of identifying sociolinguistic aspects of disorders among children with autism at Al-Sabtain Academy through analyzing their communication patterns, their use of language, and their social interactions.
The researcher develops a number of recommendations, including the importance of teachers and specialists at Al-Sabtain Academy continuing to give priority to individual learning plans and safety for children with autism spectrum disorder, as well as the need to take into account all communication tools, including spoken language, non-verbal communication, and written language.
