PENGGUNAAN METODE PECS (PICTURE EXCHANGE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM) UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN KOMUNIKASI ANAK AUTIS
ABSTRACT: Qualitative
disorders of communication are one of the characteristics possessed by children
with autism. In children with autism occurred late speech development and the
child is trying to communicate nonverbally. In this study tested method of Pecs
(Picture Exchange Communication System) is an approach that can be used as an
alternative to training communication autistic children. This method adjusts
the communication characteristics and uniqueness of children with autism. This
research aims to develop an approach to improve the communication skills of
children with autism before and after the intervention and the extent of
influence methods of Pecs in improving the communication skills of children
with autism. The subjects were two autistic children who experience barriers to
communication. The method used is an experimental method with the approach of
Single Subject Research design A-B-A. The results showed that the mean level of
capability to the subject 1 in the communication capabilities at baseline-A
(A-1) of 4.7 in the intervention phase obtaining the mean level of 6.5, while
the baseline phase-2 (A-2) after a given intervention get the mean level of 10.
the early ability subject 2 in communication skills at baseline-A (A-1) of 5.7
in the intervention phase obtaining the mean level of 7.63, whereas the
baseline phase-2 (A-2) after being given intervention to get the mean level of
11. the results of the study the two subjects above results in improved
communication skills of children with autism in both subjects.
Penulis: Euis Heryati, Riksma
Nurahmi RA, Een Ratnengsih
Kode Jurnal: jppendidikandd161764
