The Impact of the Tact Skill in the ABLLS-R Program on Language Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Moen, Sazan Radha

doi:10.25130/Lang.9.4.P2.4

The Impact of the Tact Skill in the ABLLS-R Program on Language Development in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Document Type : Original Article

Author

Sazan Radha Moen

Salahaddin University, College of Basic Education, Kurdish Language Department

https://doi.org/10.25130/Lang.9.4.P2.4

Abstract

Tact is a core skill in Skinner’s analysis of verbal behavior and a key component of the Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills – Revised (ABLLS-R) program. This study examines the role of tact in supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to use language more effectively and systematically. Research indicates that tact training expands vocabulary, strengthens the link between words and environmental stimuli, and enhances the ability to express objects and events clearly, Additionally, tact practice promotes the generalization of language skills to new contexts beyond the direct training environment, contributing to overall linguistic improvement. Emphasizing tact in educational and therapeutic interventions provides an effective strategy for fostering communication, supporting cognitive-linguistic development, and enabling children with ASD to engage more successfully in social and learning contexts. The findings highlight tact as a crucial tool in promoting structured language use and facilitating meaningful interactions for children with ASD.

Keywords

Tact

Autism Spectrum

ABLLS-R Program

Verbal Behavior