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Enhancing IEP Goal Development for Preschoolers with Autism: A Preliminary Study on ChatGPT Integration.

Salih Rakap^1,2, Serife Balikci^3,4

¹Department of Specialized Education Services, School of Education, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, United States. srakaptr@gmail.com.

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Summary

ChatGPT significantly improved the quality of Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals for preschool children with autism. This AI tool aids special education teachers in creating better goals, enhancing student outcomes.

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology ChatGPT Preschool children with utism SMART IEP goals Special education teachers

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Special Education Technology
Artificial Intelligence in Education
Early Childhood Autism Interventions

Background:

Developing high-quality Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals is crucial for students with autism but presents challenges for special education teachers.
Existing research highlights the impact of well-crafted IEP goals on student outcomes.
Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT offer potential solutions to support educators.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effectiveness of ChatGPT in assisting special education teachers with developing high-quality, individualized IEP goals for preschool children with autism.
To compare the quality of IEP goals created with and without the assistance of ChatGPT.

Main Methods:

Thirty special education teachers of preschool children with autism were randomized into ChatGPT and control groups.
Both groups received training on writing SMART IEP goals.
The ChatGPT group received additional training on using ChatGPT for IEP goal development.

Main Results:

IEP goals developed using ChatGPT were significantly higher in quality compared to the control group.
Teachers utilizing ChatGPT produced a greater proportion of goals in communication, social skills, motor/sensory, and self-care domains.
The control group focused more on preacademic skills and behaviors.

Conclusions:

ChatGPT shows potential as an effective tool to support special education teachers in creating high-quality IEP goals.
Integrating AI like ChatGPT can assist in tailoring individualized goals for preschool children with autism.
This technology may improve outcomes for students in special education settings.