Perception of Special Teachers on the Evidence based Intervention Strategies for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Rajesh Ramachandran1, J. Sujathamalini2
1Rajesh Ramachandran, Ph.D Research Scholar, Department of Special Education & Rehabilitation Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu), India.
2Dr. J. Sujathamalini, Associate Prof. & Head (i/c), Department of Special Education & Rehabilitation Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi (Tamil Nadu), India.
Manuscript received on 21 November 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 04 December 2019 | Manuscript Published on 10 December 2019 | PP: 427-434 | Volume-8 Issue-3S2 October 2019 | Retrieval Number: C10811083S219/2019©BEIESP | DOI: 10.35940/ijrte.C1081.1083S219
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Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is one of five developmental disorders, it is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder affecting the ability of the person to socialize, communicate along with stereotype behaviours. ASD can affect any person irrespective of the gender, caste, creed or religion. Intervention means doing something, taking action or using a treatment to try to improve a particular condition or a problem. When it comes to ASD, there are many kinds of interventions offered. Depending on the type, they can involve the child, the parent or both. They might be one-off events or involve many sessions spread over years. Interventions are based on different theories about what causes ASD. The current study which is a part of the PhD tries to study the perception of special teachers on the current Intervention strategies for children with ASD. The study was conducted by circulating the questionnaire developed to the special teachers (n=40) working for ASD in the country. The participants consisted of special teachers having Diploma, Degree) and Post Graduate degree in the field of ASD (n=40). Descriptive statistics; frequency, percentages, and chi square tests were done using SPSS. The results indicated that teachers accepted the need for evidence based intervention strategies for training children with ASD.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Perception, Intervention Strategies.
Scope of the Article: Social Sciences