Teacher and Parents Persuasion of use of Picture Exchange Communication System to improve Attention Span for Autistic Students in Abu Dhabi Autism Center

The fact has been established by [20] one out of every 146 newborns in UAE is affected with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and measuring the attention span using what method difficult. It emphasized [21] Children ASD have a shorter span; hence purpose this study to increase autistic children Abu Dhabi Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). PECS picture-based communication for people little or no abilities communicate pictures [23]. used classroom teaching make their requests handing them an exchange card representing they want. goal persuade parents teachers use improve students at Center. Three samples are study. as three interviewed find how persuaded about increasing center. Nine participants involved location experimenter will be observer This shows effective improving As result, children, convinced that Center help span.