THE BEST ROBOTICS SIMULATION PROGRAMS FOR BEGINNERS: AN EXPLORATION OF TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR EFFECTIVE LEARNING

Аннотация

This work highlights the pedagogical significance of the social stories methodology in developing communication with children aged 2–5living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Social stories are short, visual guides that help the child understand everyday social situations and respond appropriately to them, and they are considered a convenient learning tool especially for children with autism. This study examines the main principles of this methodology, methods ofcreating age-appropriate stories for young children, and the ways of applying them in practice. In addition, practical recommendations for educators, a sample activity based on social stories, andways to enrich them with visualaids are presented. Keywords: Autism, social stories, communication skills, special pedagogy, visual approach, early childhood, inclusive education, sensory development, behavior management, individualizedapproach.