PENGEMBANGAN TINDAK BAHASA TERAPI DALAM INTERVENSI ANAK AUTIS SPEKTRUM PERILAKU

This study aims to develop a prototype of therapeutic language acts for the intervention
in children with behavioral spectrum autism. This was a research and development study
employing the R2D2 (Recursive, Reflective, Design, and Development) model. It consisted
of product design, product validation, tryout, product revision, and mass production.
The prototype of therapeutic language acts was collaboratively developed by involving
the developer, expert team (a language expert and a clinical expert), and practitioner (a
therapist). The data were collected through observations, field notes, and questionnaires.
The results show that the developed prototype of therapeutic language acts satisfies the
criteria for accuracy, utility, and appropriateness. The conclusion is that the prototype
of therapeutic language acts for the intervention in children with behavioral spectrum
autism satisfies the criteria for acceptability and can be used as a reference to deal with
children with behavioral disorder autism.