METHODOLOGY FOR DEVELOPING COMMUNICATION SKILLS THROUGH SOCIAL STORIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Аннотация

This work highlights the pedagogical significance of the social stories methodology in developing communication with children aged 2–5 living 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 of creating 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, and ways to enrich them with visual aids are presented.