One of the main disorders in children with autism is repetitive behavior and limited interest. The purpose of this study was to describe 1) planning, 2) implementation and 3) evaluation of the ...implementation of the TEACCH approach on behavior and limited interests in children with autism. The research method uses a qualitative research design with a case study approach. Data were obtained through observation and documentation, open questionnaires and discussions with therapists and caregivers at the Autism Therapy Unit of Bhkati Luhur in Malang. Results: 1) Planning: there is training to find out the TEACCH approach, recurrent disorders in children with autism, the impact and handling of strategies, 2) the implementations are; Structuring the environment, assessment, making visual programs and schedules, regular and structured and collaborative intervention 3) Evaluation: Children with autism are more organized, more independent, increased in receptive communication, more focused, control emotions, and are confident. Some children with severe disabilities are still need some assistance.
Abstract
Recent research showed the potential benefits of robot-assisted therapy in treating children with Autism Spectrum
Disorder. These children often have some form of Intellectual Disability ...(ID) too, but this has mainly been neglected by previous
robotics research. This article presents an empirical evaluation of robot-assisted imitation training, where the child imitated
the robot, integrated into the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication handicapped Children (TEACCH)
program. The sample included six hospitalized children with different levels of ID, from mild to profound. We applied mixed
methods to assess their progress, during treatment and three months later. Results show increased Gross Motor Imitation skills in
the children, except for those with profound ID and the therapists’ positive attitude towards the humanoid robot. Furthermore, the
therapists suggest how a robot could be used to autonomously collect and analyze the information obtained in the rehabilitation
training for a continuous evaluation of the participants.
