Developing vocabulary for 3-4 aged children with autistic disorder in special schools through STEAM activities

Abstract

STEAM education is an interdisciplinary teaching concept that combines art with traditional STEM subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. For children with ASD 3-4 years old in a specialized environment, the characteristics of STEAM education provide children with many opportunities, including developing children's vocabulary. This article refers to the design of vocabulary development activities for children with ASD 3-4 years old through organizing activities\classes combined with STEAM education in a specialized environment, thereby helping children develop vocabulary, receive and use vocabulary in appropriate situations.