Challenges faced by parents in treating behavior problems of autistic children
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2017
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University of Management and Technology Lahore
Abstract
This study investigates the challenges faced by parents in treating the behavior problems of Autistic children. Using a quantitative research method, the researcher collected the data through parents of ASD children. All the children were male and female between the ages of 3- 17 years. As for pilot study, the 20 participants were selected. As for the main study, 106 parents were selected who have autistic children and facing many difficulties in treating their problems. And the selection criteria of parents of autistic probands was their child should be clinically diagnosed with autism and having a lot of behavior problems. Data was analyzed by the 6 domains of behaviors problems. The questionnaire was designed by the researcher of 53 items which are based on the behavior problems of Autism. Results indicate that the parents are facing many problems of autistic children but the behavior issue is highest issues among all issues. The social interaction is the biggest challenge for parents and family. The parents all around the world consider social interaction as a biggest challenge because it must be present in every child so he or she may be able to survive in the society. Their behavior problems are affected the life style of family and personal relationship between the parents. Mothers of autistic children suffer more behavior problems than fathers because they deal the children at home and spend more time with them. Behavior problems are more prevalent in males because 1 in 64 boys have autism and they tease more to their families. There is a correlation between the age and behavior problems of autistic children. The marital status has effect on the child behavior problems. Results shows that the child's gender also has effect on behavioral problems. Parents are now aware of these behavior problems and trying to cope through it so their child can be a part of the society.
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Supervised by: Ms. Amna Arif
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Autistic children, Behavior problems, MS Thesis