The Influence of Picture Exchange Communication Systems (Pecs) on the Affective Development of Speech Utterances in Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd)

Abstract

Children who suffer from ASD typically face difficulties in speech development including emotional and psychomotor issues. This research focuses on examining the impact that the Visual-Spatial method, which is a part in the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) on speech development for children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The aim of this study is to determine the way in which perception of PECS influences psychomotor, emotional and speech development for these children. The study investigates the impact that emotional development as mediators in the relationship between psychomotor abilities as well as fluent communication and growing vocabulary among children with ASD. Through examining the psychological factors that affect speech development and communication, the study aims to discover efficient strategies for improving the communication of this group. The results demonstrate the importance of PECS and the Visual-Spatial technique in helping to increase vocabulary acquisition among children suffering from ASD. Furthermore, the qualitative studies the interaction between emotional development, speech utterance and psychomotor abilities in these children. What can this study teach us about creating individualised treatments and therapies for ASD children to enhance communication as well as development? This study tackles both affective and non-affective communication issues to better comprehend and assist ASD children to improve their communication skills and emotional development.