A Conceptual Framework for Early Intervention Guideline in Improving the Social Skills of Autism Spectrum Disorder Children

Maha Khaleel  Al Jirjawy; Noor Aini  Ahmad; Yoong Soo  May

The purpose of this study is to develop an early intervention guideline for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children in Jordan. The objectives of this early intervention guideline are to improve the social skills of children with autism spectrum disorder and to train parents on the most important methods used in training their ASD children in communication. This study is a quantitative study which employs quasi-experimental design. The sample will be divided into one control group and one experimental group. The researchers will use the questionnaire as a tool to measure the families’ needs and identify children’s deficiency in social behaviour and communication skills. This study consists of three stages. During the first stage, the questionnaires in Google form will be distributed to mothers of ASD children by random sampling. The data will be analyzed and the elements in the questionnaire will be validated. During the second stage, guidelines for the experimental group will be provided. During the third stage, the researcher will analyze the results and determine the effectiveness of early intervention guideline. The implication of this study is this early intervention guideline can be practiced among the families of ASD children in order to improve the social skills of their children.

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To Cite this Article: Jirjawy, M. K. Al, Ahmad, N. A., & May, Y. S. (2021). A Conceptual Framework for Early Intervention Guideline in Improving the Social Skills of Autism Spectrum Disorder Children. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 10(1), 331–338.

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