Categorie: 2025, Vol XI, Nr. 1

The study examines the role of the Color Semantic method in enhancing syntagmatic, grammatical, and discursive skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). By applying this method, the research aims to reduce echolalia and expand both active and passive vocabulary. The theoretical framework includes an overview of ASD, its characteristics, prevalence, and impact on communication, as well as key diagnostic criteria. It also explores language development theories, highlighting the influence of phonology, semantics, syntax, and pragmatics.
Further, the study delves into language disorders in ASD, discussing difficulties in semantic integration, oral narrative production, and social communication. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention in improving social skills such as shared attention and eye contact. Various speech therapy interventions are presented, including traditional approaches like articulatory therapy and modern methods such as Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). The Color Semantic method is highlighted for its structured approach in language therapy.
The practical research focuses on a single-subject qualitative study to assess the effectiveness of the Color Semantic method in enhancing expressive and receptive language skills. The findings indicate significant improvements in sentence structure, vocabulary use, and reduced echolalia. The final chapter outlines key conclusions, practical recommendations for speech therapy, and study limitations, emphasizing the need for further research to validate these findings across a broader population.