Application of structured teaching models in natural situations for rehabilitation of children with autism spectrum disor-ders
Objective:To study the effects of structured teaching models in natural situations on children with au-tism spectrum disorders(ASD).Methods:All 40 children with ASD were randomly divided into the control group(n=20)and the observation group(n=20).The control group received conventional rehabilitation treatment,and the observation group received structured teaching mode treatment in the natural situation.Before and after treat-ment,Childhood Autism Rating Scale(CARS),Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist(ATEC),and Child Func-tional Independence Assessment Scale(WeeFIM)were used for assessments.Results:There was no significant difference in CARS,ATEC and WeeFIM scores between the two groups before treatment(P>0.05).After treat-ment,CARS and ATEC scores decreased significantly(P<0.01).Moreover,CARS,and the language,social in-teraction,sensory perception and total score of ATEC in the observation group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).WeeFIM scores were significantly higher after treatment(P<0.01).The cognitive function and total score of WeeFIM in the observation group were higher than that in the control group(P<0.01).Conclusion:Structured teaching models in natural situations can effectively improve language,social and cognitive functions in children with ASD.