Didactic resources to develop oral communication in students with autistic spectrum disorder.

Abstract

The study was conducted based on the problems and difficulties in oral expression in English in students with autism. The objective was to determine if the didactic resources help develop oral communication in the English language in students with autism spectrum disorder at the "Centro Educa Bilingue," located in the province of Santa Elena in Salinas county. The study had a qualitative approach with a descriptive pedagogical-didactic character. The type of research was based on Theoretical Foundations. For data collection, the interview technique was applied to a focus group that allowed obtain the answers effectively, where a detailed analysis of each question was made, taking into account the Theoretical Foundations that are guiding bases, thus allowing to know which didactic resources are the most successful in the process of teaching-learning the ability of speech in autistic students. It was also highlighted that through the didactic resources, the student's attention is increased, active participation is produced during class time, and the development of communicative and social skills is supported.