This study aims to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with difficulties communicating, especially expressive language. This research develops alternative and augmentative communication media needed in expressing his wishes to the people around him in everyday life. This study uses a research and development (R&D) model with a qualitative descriptive approach to explaining alternative and augmentative communication media use. This research results in an alternative and augmentative communication media called "Famopa". The development of the media has been adapted to the subject's knowledge in shape recognition, symbol systems, and the subject's communication skills and effectively helps the subject express his wishes. From the development of alternative and augmentative communication media, "Famopa", the expected implication is that it can help subjects communicate with their surroundings, especially in expressing their desires.
The right educational services will help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children to optimize their abilities. The purpose of this study was to analyze educational services for ASD children provided by a special ASD school in Bandung. This research uses qualitative methods in the form of case studies. Research instruments using interviews, observation, and documentation. The validity of the data is using the triangulation method. This study found that ASD special schools have provided optimal educational services according to the subjects' needs. The educational services provided follow the principles of teaching and learning, curriculum, approaches and methods, teaching and learning tools, and evaluation. Choosing the right educational service will help subjects optimally increase their potential. The implication of this research is program recommendations for teachers and parents in the continuation of the program that has been carried out to get optimal results for the subject.
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