Effectiviness of teaching via script and script fading method in making children with autism acquire discrimination skill of emotions

The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of teaching via script and script fading method for students with autism to acquire discrimination skill of emotions.5 students with autism participate in the research. While one of the students participates in the research as a subject of substitution , the other student is exposed to a pilot study. This study is carried out with 3 students with autism. An Activity Schedule, consisting of 12 illustrated cards are prepared to explain the attitudes of emotions. Teaching method of script and script fading is applied at teaching sessions. The model of multiple probe design between subjects, takes place in research models of single subject design, is used in the study. This study consists of application, probe, teaching, generalization and phases.At the end of the study, it is found out that teaching via script and script fading method is effective on the acquisition of the discrimination skills of emotions for children with autism.Key words: Autism, Emotions discrimination, Script and script fading procedure.