THE USE OF CORRECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING SENIOR PRESCHOOLERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES



Yuliia Yuliia , Oleksandr Kolyshkin

 

The authors of the article have analyzed scientific research on the problem of the formation of cognitive readiness for educational activity in children with autism spectrum disorders of senior preschool age. It is noted that for children with autism spectrum disorders, a special approach should be applied with a focus on world standards and effective methods of correction and training should be developed. It is revealed that today the psychological and pedagogical correction of the development of autism does not have unambiguity and consistency regarding technologies and methods that would help to effectively overcome autism spectrum disorders and contribute to the effective preparation of autistic children for educational activities. The content of the concept of “cognitive readiness” is revealed as a prerequisite for the development of psychological characteristics and preparation of a child with autism spectrum disorders of senior preschool age for learning activities. The features of the use of correctional technologies to increase the level of cognitive readiness for educational activity of children with autism spectrum disorders of senior preschool age have been determined. It was revealed that the main condition for the formation of cognitive readiness for educational activity in children with autism spectrum disorders of senior preschool age is the use of ABA therapy technology, the TEACCH program, (PRT), PECS, sensory integration. It is revealed that the program (TEACCH, PECS) reflects a clear algorithm of actions, encourages mental operations; method (ABA-therapy) improves the stability of concentration, memory development, forms learning behavior; (PRT) promotes the development of motivation in a child with autism spectrum disorder of senior preschool age, self-management. The formation of imagination and perception of the surrounding world is carried out in the process of conducting classes with sensory integration. It is proved that the formation of cognitive readiness for educational activity in senior preschoolers with autism spectrum disorders is an important factor in the realization of personal potential and social adaptation.

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Sidenko, Y., & Kolyshkin, O. (2020). THE USE OF CORRECTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PROCESS OF PREPARING SENIOR PRESCHOOLERS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER FOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES. EUREKA: Social and Humanities, (4), 47-52. https://doi.org/10.21303/2504-5571.2020.001355