Comprehension of Thai Verbs of Special Needs Children: Down’s Syndrome Children

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the ability of special needs children (Down’s syndrome children) to comprehend Thai verbs in different categories. Data were collected from 5 Down’s syndrome children in the Praphakarnpanya Learning and Development Centre in Taling Chan District, Bangkok. A hundred flashcards which contained 100 verbs divided into physical, social, and emotional categories were used to collect data. The results show that the Down’s syndrome children participating in this study displayed the best understanding of verbs in the social category, followed by those in the physical and then emotional categories, respectively.