Proactive speech patterns used by autistic children aged 3 to 6 years
Keywords:
Children with autism, language, level of initiative, communicationAbstract
Language is the most crucial means of communication for humans. Through language-based communication, people can acquire values ranging from cognition and experience to human knowledge. However, language and communication pose significant challenges for children with autism. In this article, we focus on analyzing the characteristics of proactive speech usage in communication by autistic children aged 3 to 6 years. The results of this study serve as a resource for experts, parents, and those interested in assessing the language abilities of autistic children in terms of their proactive communication. Based on these findings, timely language interventions can be planned for these children

