The effect of two psychological and psychomotor enrichment programs in developing some basic motor skills for children with autism spectrum in Sulaymaniyah Governorate

Authors

  • Zana Aziz Mahmoud College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Salahaddin – University, Sulaymaniah, Iraq
  • Ali Hussein Al College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Salahaddin – University, Sulaymaniah, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25130/

Abstract

The research aims to:

1- Identifying the extent of the impact of the enrichment program on learning and developing some motor skills for children with autism spectrum in the center of Sulaymaniyah Governorate.

2- Identifying the extent of the influence of the psychomotor program in learning and developing some motor skills for children with autism spectrum in the center of Sulaymaniyah Governorate.

     The researchers used the experimental method for its relevance and the nature of the problem.

     The researchers reached these conclusions:

1- Superiority was achieved in the development of motor skills (running 20 m, long jump from stability, throwing a tennis ball, throwing a rubber ball to the top and stopping it) for children with autism, when comparing the pre and post tests using the psycho-motor program.

     Based on conclusions, the researchers recommended the following:

1- There should be coordination between the Ministry of Higher Education and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs to open workshops and courses for teachers of autistic children.

2- Using the psychomotor approach with autistic children who have severe autism.

References

Adams. Gsachs. Measurement and evaluation Interaction psychology Guidance :Aolt, New York, 1994, P.85.

- Ibrahim, Naglaa Muhammad Ali (2018): The effectiveness of a program based on psychological enrichment in reducing anxiety disorder and lack of self-esteem among victims of bullying among kindergarten children, Scientific Journal of the Kindergarten College, Volume Four, Issue Four, Mansoura University.

- Al-Alusi, Jamal Hussein (1988): General Psychology, Higher Education and Scientific Research Press, University of Baghdad.

- Al-Bakkar, Hamza Abdel-Hafiz, and Al-Zureikat, Ibrahim Abdullah (2018): The effectiveness of a play-based training program in developing the cognitive skills of children with autism spectrum disorder, Journal of Educational Science Studies, Volume 45, Issue 4, Appendix 7, Jordan.

- Al-Khatib, Jamal (2001): Modifying the behavior of children with disabilities, "A Guide for Parents and Teachers", Al-Falah Library, Dar Hanin, Amman, Jordan.

- Al-Sumaidaie, Louay Ghanem and (others) (2010): Statistics and testing in the mathematical field, 1st edition, BM, Erbil.

- Al-Talib, Nizar Majbad Walwes, Kamel Taha (2000): Sports Psychology, 2nd Edition, College of Physical Education, University of Baghdad.

- Al-Qahtani, Abdullah bin Saleh (2015): The Effectiveness of an Educational Program Based on Visual Strategies in Developing Some Motor Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Specialized International Journal, Volume (4), Issue (5), 2015.

- Al-Mandlawi, Qasim et al. (1989): Tests, Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education, Mosul, Higher Education Press in Mosul.

- Bloom, Benjamin, et al. (1983): Assessment of Student Synthesis and Formative Learning, (Translation), Muhammad Amin Mufti, Cairo.

- Hassan, Amira Omar (2009): The effectiveness of early intervention through play therapy in developing social skills for autistic children, unpublished master's thesis, College of Education (Mental Health), Cairo.

- Hassan, Mursalina Shaaban (B.S): Kinesiological education and psychokinetic therapy as a basis for psychological rehabilitation, Arab Psychological Science Network, Psychological Journal, Syria.

- Suleiman, Mohamed Ibrahim (1994) Psychological Enrichment: A Study in Childhood and Human Development, Egyptian General Book Organization, World of Books, Issue (44).

- Sayed Othman, Ahmed (1986): Psychological Enrichment "A Study in Childhood and Human Development", Anglo-Egyptian, Cairo.

- Sadiq, Mustafa Ahmed and Al-Khamisi, Al-Sayed Saad (2004): The Role of Group Play Activities in Developing Communication for Children with Autism, Teachers College, Jeddah Governorate, King Abdulaziz University.

- Abdel-Haq, Al-Waer (2018): The effect of psychomotor education on the acquisition of writing for a mildly autistic child from (5 to 8) years, an unpublished master's thesis, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, Al-Arabi Ibn M'hidi University, Umm Al-Bawaqi.

- Obeidat, Thouqan and others (1982): scientific research - its concept - tools - methods, Dar Al-Majdalawi for publication and distribution, Jordan.

- Ghazal, Magdy Fathi (2007): The effectiveness of a training program in developing social skills for a sample of autistic children in Amman, Master's thesis, College of Graduate Studies, University of Jordan.

- Ferrickson (1991): Statistical Analysis in Physical Education and Psychology, translated by Hana Al-Aqili, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad.

- Qawjah Sarli, Ibtisam (2005): Designing an enrichment program in the Arabic language and its impact on increasing the achievement of outstanding students in it, unpublished master's thesis, College of Education, University of Damascus.

- Morsi, Kamal (1999): Reference in Mental Retardation, Egyptian Universities Publishing House, Cairo.

- Matar, Abdel-Fattah and Abdel-Razek, Ibrahim (2016): Kinetic and Sports Education for People with Special Needs, International Publishing House for Printing, Publishing and Distribution, Riyadh.

- Youssef, Suleiman Abdel Wahed (2010): Pronunciation, speech and language disorders among the mentally handicapped and autistic, 1st edition, Cairo, ITRAC for printing and publishing.

Downloads

Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

The effect of two psychological and psychomotor enrichment programs in developing some basic motor skills for children with autism spectrum in Sulaymaniyah Governorate. (2023). Sport Culture, 14(1), 478-495. https://doi.org/10.25130/