Keyword: «visual support»

The article discusses the problem of social adaptation of primary school children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) caused by impairments in communication and social interaction. The purpose of the study was to study the psychological and pedagogical aspects of the formation of communication skills in this category of children and to identify effective methods and techniques that contribute to the development of communication skills and social adaptation. The study was conducted on the basis of a comprehensive school with the participation of 20 primary school students with ASD aged 7-10 years. To assess the level of communication skills development, the methods «Diagnostics of the development of communication with peers» (Orlova, Kholmogorova) and «Study of communication skills» (Uruntayeva, Afonkina) were used. Effective methods and techniques include social stories, role-playing games, visual support, and positive reinforcement. It is concluded that targeted and systematic work is needed to develop communication skills among younger students with ASD for their successful social adaptation and integration into society.