Developing Skills of Obeying Classroom Rules for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Preparing to Inclusive Grade 1: Case Study Results

Abstract

Children with autism spectrum disorders have many defects, especially in the communication and social interaction, as well as stereotypes and rigidities in hobbies and activities. Therefore, this group of children has many difficulties when participating in the classroom and school environment, or they are even not accepted. Developing skills of obeying classroom rules has a significant role and meaning for children with autism spectrum disorders, especially in the preparation stage for Grade 1. The paper presents the results of organizing to develop skills of obeying classroom rules for two children with autism spectrum disorders in the pre-primary class. By using the behavioral principles of applied behavior analysis, visual supports, and Vietnamese music and poetry, both two children with autism spectrum disorders experienced significant progress in compliance with classroom rules over a period of nearly four months attending the pre-primary class. The paper also suggests that it is necessary to implement it on many children with autism spectrum disorders and to have a longer experimental time to demonstrate the more obvious effectiveness of the applied measures.