Influence of the Kinesthetic Imitation Program of Non-Verbal Communication on Psychomotricity of Autistic Children (Medium Degree 5-7)

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of non-verbal communication on the psychomotor education of autistic children (intermediate degree) at the age of (5-7) years in the pedagogical center of batna. The study sample included 40 (male) children represented in one experimental group; to collect data we applied the educational psychological test (PEP3) ,and the (VB-mapp) scale,after the children have undergone activities that contain the skill of kinesthetic imitation of non-verbal communication (borel maisonny).The study found the following results :There are statistically significant differences between the pre and post measurement in favour of the post measurement in improving the motor imitation skills of non-verbal communication; the autistic child needs early training programs to develop his communication skills with those around him ,also to reduce the severity of his socially unacceptable behavior ,due to his inability to communicate, and his sensory problems.