Qualitative disorders of communication are one of the characteristics possessed by children with autism. In children with autism occurred late speech development and the child is trying to communicate nonverbally. In this study tested method of Pecs (Picture Exchange Communication System) is an approach that can be used as an alternative to training communication autistic children. This method adjusts the communication characteristics and uniqueness of children with autism. This research aims to develop an approach to improve the communication skills of children with autism before and after the intervention and the extent of influence methods of Pecs in improving the communication skills of children with autism. The subjects were two autistic children who experience barriers to communication. The method used is an experimental method with the approach of Single Subject Research design A-B-A. The results showed that the mean level of capability to the subject 1 in the communication capabilities at baseline-A (A-1) of 4.7 in the intervention phase obtaining the mean level of 6.5, while the baseline phase-2 (A-2) after a given intervention get the mean level of 10. the early ability subject 2 in communication skills at baseline-A (A-1) of 5.7 in the intervention phase obtaining the mean level of 7.63, whereas the baseline phase-2 (A-2) after being given intervention to get the mean level of 11. the results of the study the two subjects above results in improved communication skills of children with autism in both subjects.Keywords : Communication Skills, Autistic, Pecs ( Picture Exchange Communication System) A. PENDAHULUANManusia adalah makhluk sosial atau makhluk yang tidak dapat hidup sendiri, oleh karena itu untuk kelangsungan hidupnya manusia membutuhkan interaksi dan komunikasi dengan lingkungannya. Interaksi dan komunikasi terjadi dari semenjak kita dilahirkan, walaupun tidak akan sama proses interaksi bayi, anak-anak dan orang dewasa, karena interaksi dan komunikasi memiliki tahapan tersendiri.Bagi semua anak, tanpa memandang tingkat perkembangannya dan jenis atau derajat kecacatannya, interaksi dan komunikasi merupakan fondasi penting untuk belajar dan berkembang. Perkembangan tidak terjadi secara vakum. Perkembangan terjadi secara simultan dalam semua bidang perkembangan, dan bidang-biang ini saling terkait dan saling mempengaruhi.
Tumbuh kembang anak mencakup dua peristiwa yang sifatnya berbeda tetapi saling berkaitan dan sulit dipisahkan. Pertumbuhan beriritan dengan masalah perubahan dalam besar, jumlah, ukuran, atau dimensi tingkat sel, organ maupun individu. Perkembangan lebih menitik beratkan aspek perubahan bentuk atau fungsi pematangan organ ataupun individu, termasuk perubahan aspek sosial atau emosional akibat pengaruh lingkungan (Markum,1996).Kartu Kembang Anak (KKA) atau lembar pemantauan perkmbangan bayi balita merupakan alat sederhana untuk deteksi dini penyimpangan atau gangguan perkembangan anak yang meliputi aspek-aspek perkembangan motorik kasar, motorik halus, komunikasi pasif, komunikasi aktif, kecerdasan dan kemampuan sosialisasi secara bertahap mulai dari 0 bulan sampai 72 bulan
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