Abstract:

Play is the right of every child, and playing with their peers is especially important for children with an autism spectrum disorder. In Turkey, after the Special Education Services Regulation, which was renewed in 2018, interventions that make it possible for children with special needs aged 0-36 months to be together with their peers have started to come to the fore more. The integrated playgroup model (BOGM) is an evidence-based model developed for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It enables children with ASD to play with their peers in social environments. While this model provides the opportunity for children with ASD and their typically developing peers to play with the support of an adult guide in the same group, it aims to support children's social interaction skills and play skills. This article focuses on the development process, implementation, and research of this model by focusing on the conceptual content of BOGM. The study also discussed future research and application examples related to BOGM.

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