THE DEVELOPMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE ON SOCIAL SKILLS FOR PRESCHOOLERS WITH AUTISM

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to develop an instructional package on social skills for preschoolers with autism and has set the sub-purposes as follows: 1) to study current conditions and problems 2) to create an instructional package on social skills for preschoolers with autism 3) to try out and evaluate an instructional package on social skills for children with autism. The sample group used in this research were divided into 3 phases. First, there were 5 teachers and 5 parents. Second, there were 6 professionals. Third, there were 5 autistic children, 3 teachers, and 3 parents. The results showed that: 1) Recently, teaching preschoolers with autism which related to the emotional perception of others is very important in school. 2) Researchers had created an instructional package on social cognitive skills of others. 2.1) Fairy tales were used to teach cognitive skills for example; good mood, bad mood, depressed mood and emotional shock/fear. 2.2) An instructional package guideline for preschoolers with autism and parents. 3) An instructional package on social skills for preschoolers with autism had increased 60% of cognitive skills. 4) The results of teachers and parents through an instructional package on social skills for preschoolers with autism which related to the emotional perception of others can improve their skills and it is very useful.