فاعلية برنامج تدريبي في تنمية الوظائف التنفيذية لتحسين المهارات الاجتماعية لدى الأطفال ذوي اضطراب التوحد.

Abstract EN

Effectiveness of a training program in developing executive functions to improve social skills among children with autismThe current study aimed to develop executive functions and social skills of children with autism through a training program.

The study sample consisted of (5) children with autism (7-11) years.

The study tools included Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive “Gioia et al.

, 2000” (translation and codification: the researcher), and the social skills scale prepared by the researcher, and the training program.

The study methodology is represented in the semi-experimental approach.

The results of the study indicated that to the effectiveness of the training program in developing some executive functions (initiation, cessation, flexibility, and self-monitoring) and improving some social skills (communication and interaction skills with others, social exchange skills, social independence skills, and assertive behavior skills) in the study sample.

key words: Autism disorder - executive functions - social skills.