Effectiveness of a various activities program on improvement Joint attention in children with autism disorder

Autism is a common developmental disorder affecting brain function, that retard the joint attention of autistic children. The current study aimed to study the improvement of the joint attention of autistic children through the use of a various activities program. The total study sample included (46) autistic children whose ages varied from (5-9) years. The final sample of the study included (12) autistic children. The participants were divided into two groups, experimental and control groups, each of (6) children. The researcher used the Stanford-Binet scale intelligence scale, the Autistic Children Scale, the Joint Attention Scale, and a program of various activities. The results revealed improving the joint attention skills of autistic participants. the various activities program (social, motor, cultural, and artistic activities) contributed to improve the joint attention skills of children with autism disorder. The results of this work can generally influence how researchers design their studies and provide an example of how children with autism are involved in various activities, whether at home, school, or treatment centers.