The Utilization Level of Computer Techniques by Teachers of Special Education Centers to Give Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders the Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Abstract

The study aims to reveal utilization level of computer techniques by teachers of special education centers that give students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) the verbal and non-verbal communication skills; at H.K of Jordan. The study sample consisted of (400) male and female teachers from special education centers in Jordan for the academic year (2020/2021) and developed a questionnaire as the study tool and distributed it in two areas, represented in the verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Researchers implemented the tool on the study sample members after verifying its validity and reiability. Study results showed a meduim utilization level of computer techniques by teachers of special education centers that give students with ASD the verbal and non-verbal communication skills; at the H.K of Jordan. Results also showed nonexistence of statistically significant differences at the utilization level of computer techniques by teachers of special education centers, due to variables of gender, experience, and teachers’ qualification. The study recommended that special education teachers should be trained on the use of Computer techniques to develop verbal and non-verbal communication skills.