فاعلية النشاط الفني في تحسين مهارة التواصل لدى اطفال التوحد

Abstract

Artistic activities are regarded as an effective means in the improvement of communication skills on the part of autistic children as they face challenges and difficulties that negatively affect the process of mixing with their peers and their families. This, however, accounts for the importance of this study which tackles the development of communication skills on the part of autistic children through engaging them in art activities prepared by the researcher. The present study consists of four chapters. As for chapter One, it addresses the research problem, its significance, objectives, and limitations, leading to the definition of the terms used in the study. Chapter Two, the theoretical framework begins with introduction to art and its origins. It then discusses the social, cultural, and educational role of art. This chapter then addresses art therapy as one of the effective methods for treating psychological disorders and emotional disturbances in children -The researcher then moved on to define autism spectrum disorder, presenting its Various forms, methods of diagnosis, and the theories un underlying its diagnosis. At the end of the chapter, the researcher selected one of the previous studies that aligned with the title and objectives of the current research, which was entitled - Plastic Art and the Development of Fine Motor skills and Visual perception in Children with Autism, conducted by the researcher Wafa' Farghali Abdel Hafez. Chapter Three, however, presented the research procedures, which intended a definition of the research population and sample, the research methodology adopted and the tool used for data collection. The chapter also provided a brief overview of the Al-Sadaga Centre for Autism. Finally, Chapter Four presents the results of the study based on the results of statistical analysis using the TTS program for two independent samples and pre- and post-tests. This chapter also contains recommendations and suggestions by the researcher. At the end of the study, the researcher reviews the sources and references used in the research.