The Effectiveness of a Training Program based on Enhanced Milieu Teaching (EMT) in Improving Social Communication among a Sample of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder in Jordan
Dr. Ahmed M.Al-Smadi, Ph.D.; Prof. Ibrahim A. El-Zraigat,Ph.D.
Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a training program based on Enhanced Milieu Teaching
(EMT) in improving social communication among a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder in Jordan.
This study sample consisted of ( 4 ) children with Autism Spectrum Disorder aged between (6-10) years, were
selected by deliberate manner. The researchers used the design of a single case study ( ABA ).To accomplish of
the study objective the researcher was constructed (2) tools: Social Communication scale (34) items, and
Enhanced Milieu Teaching Training Program to improving social communication and social interaction. Path
analysis to children responses was used to answer the study questions. The result indicated that there is a
statistically significant difference for the favor of posttest assessment to social communication scale due to
Enhanced Milieu teaching program.
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