Comparing the effectiveness of two intervention methods based on education with music software and video communication on stereotyped movements and hand-eye coordination in children with autism

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Research Sciences Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 Department of Psychology and Education of Exceptional Children, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

3 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to compare the effectiveness of two intervention methods based on education with music software and visual communication on stereotyped movements and hand-eye coordination in autistic children in Amol city. Applied research and quantitative data collection method (semi-experimental) which was carried out with a pre-test-post-test and follow-up design. The research population consisted of all children with autism disorder in Amol city, of which 45 volunteers (24 boys and 21 girls) were randomly divided into three groups. Autism diagnostic questionnaire (GARS) and motor-visual test (DTVP) were used. Music software training was conducted in 10 sessions and video communication method (PECS) was implemented in 6 sessions (30 minutes each session). Data were analyzed through multivariate covariance analysis and LSD post hoc test by spss24 software. The results showed the difference between the experimental groups and the control group. Treatment intervention programs had a favorable effect. (P < 0.05) The results of the follow-up test showed the stability of therapeutic interventions in the experimental groups after one month. It was proved that training with music software was effective in improving stereotyped movements and hand-eye coordination of autistic children, so its use in autistic children is recommended.

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Journal of Applied Psychological Research

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 18 December 2023

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