Behaviour problems in adolescence with autism spectrum disorder during puberty
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2020
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UMT, Lahore
Abstract
Autism is a kind of disorder which can range on a wide spectrum. It means that the existing symptoms of this disorder in a child, can be of many different types. This research was held to find the behaviour problems faced by parents during the puberty of adolescence with autism. Moreover, to investigate the main challenges faced by parents and their effective use of existing or new techniques. Parents and teacher of children from ages 10 years and above will be the target population of this research. The sample from this population was selected by using the sampling technique of snowball sampling. Maximum 6-8 participants were selected through this sampling technique as a sample for research. Semi structured type of interview method will be used which will give researcher the margin to probe the respondents along with maintaining the basic interview structure. The number of participants that gave responses to the semi structured interview of the research were 6. Majority of the respondents reported increase in aggression and depiction of physical strength in the child while entering adolescence. Large number of respondents reported lack innocence and wanting independence in order to make their own daily routine decisions. Most of the respondents outlined the entitlement to be in charge of the environment and their surrounding because of their evident growth in size. There was increase in the level of curiosity about their surrounding and their daily routine tasks. There was a reported evident change in the sleeping preferences of the child. Majority respondents reported a positive impact on the diet plan of the child. More flexibility over food was reported by the respondents as they were more open to different type of food. Lack of communication and selective responsiveness were reported by the respondents.