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International Journal of Research in Teacher Education 2025, Vol. 16(2) 48-65
The Effect of RCA Software on Psychomotor Education of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
pp. 48 - 65 | DOI: https://doi.org/ijrte.2025.1323.04
Publish Date: June 30, 2025 | Single/Total View: 0/0 | Single/Total Download: 0/0
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that emerges in the early years of life and is characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication difficulties, and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior. Due to these differences, various developmental skill areas are adversely affected in individuals with ASD. The aim of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the exercises included in the RCA Software in enhancing the psychomotor skills of children with autism in a more effective, enjoyable, and rapid manner, and to observe the impact of these exercises on other developmental domains. Within the scope of the study, exercises focused on muscle tone, coordination, rhythm, breathing, and impulse control have been implemented, and both the relevance of these exercises to their intended purposes and their effectiveness in supporting other developmental areas have been evaluated. The study involved two children, aged seven and eight, diagnosed with moderate ASD. As a result of the intervention, meaningful improvements have been observed in several developmental areas. In both children, the most notable improvement has been seen in the area of fine motor skills, while the least progress has been observed in speech comprehension and independent living skills. Additionally, varying degrees of improvement have been recorded in gross motor skills, speech, social behaviors, and perception.
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, RCA Software, psychomotor, development
APA 7th edition
EYNALLI, I.S., & Akgun, N.R. (2025). The Effect of RCA Software on Psychomotor Education of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Research in Teacher Education, 16(2), 48-65. https://doi.org/ijrte.2025.1323.04
Harvard
EYNALLI, I. and Akgun, N. (2025). The Effect of RCA Software on Psychomotor Education of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. International Journal of Research in Teacher Education, 16(2), pp. 48-65.
Chicago 16th edition
EYNALLI, Irem Seda and Nergis Ramo Akgun (2025). "The Effect of RCA Software on Psychomotor Education of Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder". International Journal of Research in Teacher Education 16 (2):48-65. https://doi.org/ijrte.2025.1323.04
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