ERIC Number: EJ1394312
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Nov
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0162-3257
EISSN: EISSN-1573-3432
Evaluation of the Integrated Therapy Model in Preschool Education for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in China
Cui, Jialiang; Xie, Han; He, Xin
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, v53 n11 p4474-4482 Nov 2023
The Integrated Therapy Model is a practice framework designed to promote multi-disciplinary collaboration to accommodate the holistic needs of children with special education needs. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the model adopted in a pilot preschool in China on children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A single-case, ABAB reversal design was employed with three children with ASD, and data were collected using direct observation and semi-structured interviews. The results demonstrated that while the model piloted in China was effective at improving fine motor ability, gross motor ability, imitation and problem behavior, it had mild to questionable effects on self-care and independent living capacity. The implications for the practice and for research on preschool interventions in mainland China is discussed.
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Preschool Education, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Foreign Countries, Holistic Approach, Students with Disabilities, Preschool Children, Program Effectiveness, Psychomotor Skills, Imitation, Student Behavior, Daily Living Skills
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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