Speech-Language Intervention used by Professionals for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Pakistan

Abstract

Purpose: This study will benefit the field of Autism as well as incorporation of communication interventions for the Professionals for Children with Autism in Pakistan. The objective of the study was to find the most common types of Speech-Language interventions used by professionals, Speech-Language interventions preferred by professionals, Speech-Language interventions supported by parents of children with autism. Methodology: The study was quantitative the data was collected from the100 health Professionals working in government and private autism centers or settings in different cities of Punjab. A purposive sampling technique was used. The researcher developed a questionnaire was developed by research considering literature review. The questioner had 35 questions related to interventions given by health professionals working in government and private autism centers. Findings: Findings of the study showed that many institutions were giving various therapeutic services to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder regarding speech and language but mostly experienced people were practicing speech therapy and PECS as speech and language intervention.