Keyword: «autism spectrum disorders (asd)»

The author of the article reports on the results of a research aimed at studying the semantic aspect of speech of preschool children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The results showed that children with ASD do not understand some oral instructions, so they cannot perform the necessary actions. Preschoolers cannot give information based on the picture plot. Speech production of these children is limited by the use of isolated words and word-combinations. They are not able to construct logical and coherent messages.

The article points out the shortcomings of verbal speech and its semantic aspect in case of autism spectrum disorders. A psychological and pedagogical technology is proposed, aimed at developing the ability in preschoolers with this disorder to understand and give information. The author of the article highlights the specifics of verbal and non-verbal material combination when presenting tasks and organizing the activities of children with autism spectrum disorders. The conditions necessary for the remedial work are specified.

The article presents scientific data on the speech status of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). A diagnostic complex of three tasks is offered to identify the ability of these preschoolers to understand the content of the illustrations and the text. There are the results of the examination of children with ASD. It is noted that preschoolers’ speech production has poor content. The phrases they use are not structurally complete. Children find it difficult to communicate and avoid communicative interaction.

The article examines the problem of writing formation as a basic learning skill in younger schoolchildren with autism spectrum disorder, identifies a number of difficulties associated with it, and their underlying causes. Special attention is paid to the description of currently existing methods and techniques for the formation of graphic skills in children with ASD using information and communication technologies.

This study is devoted to the study of the influence of alternative communication tools on social development and the level of speech development in students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The research is aimed at determining the effectiveness of using alternative communication as a communication support tool that promotes the expansion of social interactions and stimulates the development of verbal speech. The article presents the results of an empirical study conducted with the participation of students with ASD using various forms of alternative communication. Data analysis shows the positive impact of alternative communication on social adaptation and communication skills, as well as identifies factors influencing the effectiveness of their use. The results obtained emphasize the importance of integrating alternative communication into the educational process of students with ASD to ensure their full-fledged social and speech development.