The Effectiveness of Touch Math on Improving Academic Achievement on Math Addition in Children with Autism
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Touch Math program, children with autism, academic achievement, math additionAbstract
The purpose of this study was to explore effect of Touch Math program on improving academic achievement on math addition in children with autism. Children participants diagnosed using Autism Spectrum Disorder Evaluation Inventory (Mohammed, 2006), were invited to participate. The sample was randomly divided into two groups; experimental (n=5) and control (n=5). Findings from this study indicated the effectiveness of the program employed in math skills in the target children. On the basis of the findings, the study supports the idea of Touch Math as a powerful intervention for children.Downloads
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