Enhancing Parental Engagement in Special Education Through Game-Based Learning Strategies with Autism Saudi Students

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative research undertaken in the current study is to assess the impacts of game-based learning approaches on parents’ involvement in ASD education. Quantitative research was used and the method of data collection involved self-completion of pre and post intervention questionnaires for measuring the degree of parental involvement after the use of interactive digital games. Analysis shows that the effectiveness of engagement related to parents has improved dramatically: their attendance of schools’ events and communication with teachers and academic staff, respectively. Also, the findings revealed that parental education was a significant predictor of the engagement outcomes pointing to the fact that demographic characteristics do matter when it comes to parental involvement. This paper adds to the literature on ED innovations and offers recommendations to teachers and policymakers, who are in a mission to create suitable learning experiences of children with ASD.