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Implication of autism spectrum disorders on yoruba language acquisition of children with intellectual disabilities
Authors
Edinrin Oluwatoyin Bolarinwa, Matthew B Ojuawo
Abstract
In Africa and Nigeria in particular, the cases of the autism spectrum
are on the increase daily, but with little research to look inward on its
effect on language acquisition, and Yoruba language acquisition in particular.
The study is therefore aimed at investigating the implications of the autism
spectrum on the Yoruba language acquisition of children with intellectual
disabilities in the southwest states of Nigeria. A descriptive survey design
will be applied to the study. The six (6) states of Southwest Nigeria were
enumerated. The sample for this study was fifty students with autism and
intellectual disabilities randomly selected from public primary schools in the
South-West States of Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was used to sample
schools for the study. The following scales were used to collect all necessary
data, including the Slosson Intelligence Test (SIT) (r=0.75), the Yoruba Word
Recognition and Comprehension Inventory (YWRCI) (r=0.81), and the Teaching
Observation Performance Scale (r=0.76). The research questions and hypotheses
were formulated and tested at a 0.05 significance level. Data were collected
and analysed using Pearson Product-Moment Correlation (PPMC). The study found
that there is significant difference in the implications (negative and
positive) and learners with intellectual disabilities (Crit-t = 2.32, Cal-t =
.921, df = 97, P>.05). Furthermore, it was obvious that there is a relative
contribution of each of the independent variables on the dependent: Social
development (β = .309, P <.05), Emotional development (β = .442, P <.05)
and Motor coordination (β = .274, P <.05). It was concluded that children
with intellectual disabilities who suffer from autism spectrum disorders have
difficulties in acquiring Yoruba language with implications in the social
development, emotional development and motor coordination. Hence, among others,
it was recommended that competent Yoruba language teachers be employed to serve
children with intellectual disability.
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Pages:34-41
How to cite this article:
Edinrin Oluwatoyin Bolarinwa, Matthew B Ojuawo "Implication of autism spectrum disorders on yoruba language acquisition of children with intellectual disabilities". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 12, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 34-41
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