Puppets as mediators: Enhancing behavioral engagement in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Key Points

• Behavioral engagement significantly increases during puppet-mediated sessions with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, enhancing communication.
• The study reports a 40% increase in engagement levels when utilizing puppets for interactive activities in children with ASD, demonstrating effectiveness.
• Observational analysis documented interactions in therapy sessions, focusing on communication techniques to engage children and aid understanding.
• Using puppets may enable parents and practitioners to adopt innovative approaches in interventions, suggesting a promising avenue for treatment.