Smart linguistic-based cognitive acquisition model in language and communication skills development for ASD children: A framework analysis

¹ School of Science & Psychology, Faculty of Arts & Science, International University of Malaya-Wales, Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
² School of Communication & Technology, Faculty of Arts & Science, International University of Malaya-Wales, Jalan Tun Ismail 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

^* Corresponding author: mimifitriana@iumw.edu.my

Abstract

Cognitive acquisition is the ability to improve cognition, brain health, and neural communication supporting the development of cognitive skills among children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This concept paper is to establish the Framework to assist in the understanding of how the Model can be used to improve the cognitive development of ASD children. Such a Model will proliferate sustainable methods of learning and teaching to assist parents, guardians, and instructors of ASD children implementing the intervention activities. The Smart Linguistic-based Cognitive Acquisition Model, in this paper, is proposed to be developed in four phases. Phase 1 seeks to identify the components and features of cognitive skills acquisition, leading to a conceptual model supporting the language and communication development of ASD children. Phase 2 involves interviews with 20 professionals for verifying the selected components. Phase 3 involves incorporating components and features identified in phase 1 and verified in phase 2 into a Smart Linguistic-based Cognitive Acquisition Model. Phase 4, is to establish the conceptual model that incorporated Cognitive Acquisition in Language and Communication skills for ASD children within the Model framework. Thus, this concept paper would contribute to the implementation of sustainable learning and teaching for ASD children’s cognitive development.