Developing Communication Behavior Skills among Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Sana'a Capital

This study aimed to develop the communication skills of children with autism spectrum disorder in the Capital Secretariat of Sana'a. This was achieved through the following objectives: 1. Identifying the level of communication impairment among children with autism spectrum. 2. Enhancing their communication skills by training them to interact with others. 3. Recognizing the importance of training them in social communication through daily activities, such as group play and social behavior, to improve their communication simply and appealingly. The researcher employed a descriptive approach and utilized a communication behavior scale developed by the researcher. The scale consists of (30) items distributed across three dimensions (the verbal-communicative, non-verbal-gestural, and social dimensions), after being reviewed by a panel of experts to establish its validity and reliability before its application. The study sample consisted of (193) children, aged between (6-9) years, receiving training at special education centers in Sana'a. The training lasted five months. Results showed that the children in the research sample acquired communication skills, such as greeting others, waving, playing in a group, naming toys, and answering the question, "What is your name?"