EURASIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED LINGUISTICS

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Evaluating the Lexico-Semantic Aspects of the Spoken Language of Preschool Aged Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Aidos Bekmurat
Department of Special Pedagogy, The Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology, Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan
Meiramgul Yessengulova
Department of Psychological, Pedagogical and Special Education, Faculty of Pedagogy, K. Zhubanov Aktobe Regional University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Ulzhan Mirzakhmedova
Department of Special Pedagogy, Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almagul Ayaganova
Branch of the Academy of Public Administration under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kyzylorda region, Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan
Bakyt Kulbayeva
Baishev University, Aktobe, Kazakhstan
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Preschool Aged Children, Language Disorder, Lexical Aspect of Spoken Language, Semantic Aspect of Spoken Language. ,

Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is believed to impact the language patterns, particularly the lexico-semantic abilities among children which retards their communicative abilities. This study aims to evaluate the lexical-semantic aspects of spoken language in preschool-aged children with ASD. The methodology involved assessing both expressive and receptive vocabulary using a specific evaluation method. The sample consisted of 35 children with ASD, aged 3 to 7 years. The results indicated variance in lexical-semantic capabilities, with some children showing high proficiency and others showing lower levels. Early intervention programs, particularly those that are individualized and intensive, have been shown to significantly improve language outcomes. Such interventions should focus on both expressive and receptive vocabulary, incorporating evidence-based practices such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other speech and language therapy techniques. Additionally, the findings suggest that continuous monitoring and adaptive strategies are essential to cater to the diverse range of lexical-semantic abilities in children with ASD.