مستوى الذكاءات المتعددة لدى عينة من الأطفال ذوي اضطراب طيف التوحد في مدينة جدة

Abstract EN

The current study aimed to identify the level of multiple intelligences in a sample of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the city of jeddah.

Using the multiple Intelligence Scale for ASD children in view of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (developed by the researchers), on a sample consisting of (151) ASD children from both genders in the age range of (3-14) years who were enrolled in governmental and private integrated institutes, programs and centers in Jeddah.

The study used the survey descriptive approach.

The results showed a high level of visual/spatial intelligence and low levels of (natural-personal/selflinguistic/verbal-social) intelligence in ASD children.

In light of the findings of the current study, the researchers recommend highlighted the importance of the examining and developing the multiple intelligences among ASD children using different teaching methods and techniques and including them in the individualized educational program.

This will contribute to meeting their different needs and characteristics in a more effective way, thus enhancing their learning of various academic and life skills in addition to the development of their abilities and potentials.