Teacher Skills in Communicating with Students with ASD in Inclusive Schools

摘要

The aim of this research is to describe the teacher's ability to interact with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in several aspects namely: speaking skills, writing skills, listening skills, and nonverbal communication. This research applied descriptive qualitative research design. Data were collected through interview and observation. Data were analyzed by applying interactive model. Findings report that in terms of speaking teachers still have difficulty understanding the spoken words of students with ASD but have applied the right principle of speaking. Written communication is not yet to be implemented. In terms of listening skill, the teacher is patient enough in waiting and understanding the response of ASD students. The nonverbal communication and communication using visual media have not yet been implemented.