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Knowledge and Perception of Child Autism Among Preschool Teachers in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly, Ghana
2021 •
nana ama danso
Background: Autism is increasing worldwide; however, preschool teachers, who are the primary caregivers beside parents in most situations are not able to accurately detect the symptoms of autism to respond appropriately as this is of utmost importance to help provide early healthcare to autistic children. The study assessed the knowledge and perception of preschool teachers towards child autism in the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipality. Methods: A total of 210 preschool teachers (58% females) in 8 selected communities in the Ledzokuku Krowor Municipal Assembly, Ghana completed questionnaires relating to their demographic characteristics, level of knowledge in typical child development, child autism, perceptions and attitudes. A cross-sectional study design was employed using a quantitative technique. The association between dependent and independent variables and were examined using univariate and multivariable analyses. Statistical significance was set at p<0.05 and analysis was perf...
Knowledge of Autism and Attitudes Toward Autistic Children: Evaluation of Child Protection Service Staff in Türkiye
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The Knowledge of Awareness on Designing Physical Learning Environment for Autism
2021 •
DR. SITI RASIDAH MD SAKIP
Autism occurs in every racial and ethnic group gives a life-long impact to their affected relative. Conducive physical learning environment deliver benefit and helps autistic children improve their skill and performance. This research aims to develop a framework of the Physical Learning Environment, and this paper to determine the respondent knowledge of awareness on physical learning environment for autism. In summary, there are nine components involved: building scale, accessibility, wayfinding, toilet provision, window, ventilation/heating, threshold, legibility, and furniture. The significance of this research could contribute towards the creation of a quality environment for autistic children within the Malaysian context. Keywords: Autism; physical learning environment; descriptive analysis. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2021. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license (http://cre...
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research Policy Paper Series
Mapping teachers' preparedness to teach and support children on the autism spectrum in Ras Al Khaimah
2024 •
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
According to the World Health Organization, autism is one of the most common disabilities in the world. The number of children with a diagnosis of autism continues to rise globally, including in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Research has established that appropriate educational provision is one of the best ways to support children and young people on the autism spectrum, and that teacher attitudes have a significant influence on the inclusion of these students in school. However, very little research has been undertaken in the UAE. To address this gap, this study was conducted in Ras Al Khaimah to understand the current knowledge and attitudes of teachers toward students on the autism spectrum. Using an online questionnaire, thirty-nine responses were collected from Ras Al Khaimah teachers. The results show that teachers have a mixed knowledge of autism; they demonstrate a good understanding of autism in some areas but also lack information or knowledge in others. Similarly, while they are in favor of inclusive education as a concept, they also expressed concerns about including students who may need additional support because of their communication or behavioral differences. Based on the research findings, this paper recommends steps that can be taken to increase inclusive educational practices for students on the autism spectrum in the emirate.
Enhancing Social Connectedness And Emotional Awareness: A Comprehensive Intervention Study Investigating The Impact Of Psychoeducation On Parents Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
2024 •
Allah Nawaz Azaad
Background: Parents having Autistic children often experience social disconnection from others because of their child's autism-related behaviors. They distance themselves from friends and relatives, and occasionally, others stop them from participating in 8 social gatherings and activities. The purpose of this research is to increase the knowledge and comprehension of social workers and other professionals working in the sector, as well as to empower families whose children present with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through psychoeducation. Objective: Examining how psychoeducation affects emotional awareness and social connectedness in parents having Autistic children. Method: The participants of the study were 50 mothers of children who were already diagnosed with ASD. They were divided into two groups (treatment group = 35, control group = 15). The study comprised a total of three phases. In 1 st phase, a pre-test assessment was carried out, and data regarding Alexithymia and social connectedness was collected using the Perth Alexithymia Questionnaire (PAQ) (Preece et al., 2018) and Social Connectedness Scale (SCS) (Lee & Robbins, 1995) from total 50 mothers of diagnosed ASD children. In 2 nd phase, psychoeducation intervention was conducted on mothers (n=35). In the third phase, the post-test assessment was carried out.
Global Mental Health
Stress, anxiety and depression in parents of children with autism spectrum disorders in Kazakhstan: prevalence and associated factors
Byron Crape
IntroductionStudies worldwide reported increased levels of stress among parents of children with autism due to the unique caregiving challenges. While research has shown that parents' and autistic child's demographics and behavioral characteristics are associated with psychological distress among caregivers of children with autism, very few studies have investigated the impact of the caregiver's unmet needs on various aspects of the perceived family burden.MethodsThis cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms among a wide range of 146 parents with different sociodemographic characteristics, social support and unmet needs who care for children with autism spectrum disorder. These parents were recruited from autism non-governmental organizations and the National Children's Rehabilitation Center in Astana, Kazakhstan, a post-Soviet country in Central Asia. Multiple linear regression analyses were utilized to examine the rel...
Adults on the Autism Spectrum: A Quality Improvement Project to Develop a Patient-Centered Nursing Care Guideline for the Acute Care Setting
2020 •
Elizabeth Cirelli
BMC Psychology
Internalization of stigma among parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Nigeria: a mixed method study
Ugochukwu Eze
Background Autism Spectrum disorder (ASD) has uniquely stigmatizing aspects because children with ASD have no physical markers of their condition. Parents are usually blamed and judgment from others is often internalized (felt stigma). Aim This study was conducted to determine knowledge about ASD, negative experiences (enacted stigma), internalization of stigma (felt or self stigma) and its correlates among parents of children with ASD in Lagos, Nigeria. Methods This was a cross-sectional study of 230 parents in Lagos, Nigeria employing mixed-method data collection methods. Quantitative data were collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed with Epi- Info™ version 7.0 statistical package. Data were summarized with proportions, mean and standard deviation. Chi square and Spearman’s correlation tests were done, and the level of significance was pre-determined at 5% (p
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research Policy Paper Series
Early Diagnosis of Autism in the United Arab Emirates: Autism Knowledge and Attitudes Among Primary Healthcare Providers in Ras Al Khaimah
2020 •
Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research
Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by impairedsocial interactions, verbal and nonverbal communication, and stereotyped, repetitive behaviors. While the Autism prevalence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is comparable to that observed in other countries, children in the UAE are being diagnosed later as their conditions are not being detected by the available pediatric healthcare oversight protocols or being reported by parents. Pediatricians and parents are at the best vantage point to spot the earliest warning signs of autism. If the disorder is detected in its infancy, early intervention programs can help ameliorate the symptoms significantly. This study provides insight into the important issues impacting autism’s early detection in the UAE, using the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah as a case study to better understand and mitigate local phenomena that might be delaying diagnosis, negatively impacting the future of autistic children and their families.
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Knowledge and attitude of Saudi women regarding autism
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