VERBAL INTERACTION STYLE AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND SOCIAL INTERACTION AMONG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (4-8 YEARS) IN THE CAPITAL AMMAN GOVERNORATE

Abstract

The study aimed to identify the Verbal Interaction Style and its relationship to communication and social interaction skills among children with autism spectrum disorder (4-8 years old) in the Amman Governorate. The random sample consisted of 1636 parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in maternity and child care centers.

The results of the study showed an average level of Verbal Interaction Style, communication skills, and social interaction among children with autism spectrum disorder (4-8 years old) in the Amman Governorate. The study also demonstrated a statistically significant relationship at the significance level of 0.05 between Verbal Interaction Style, communication skills, and social interaction among children with autism spectrum disorder (4-8 years old).

The study recommended the implementation of interactive training programs to improve Verbal Interaction Style, communication skills, and social interaction among children with autism spectrum disorder.