Authors :
Vincent Macmbinji
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/43uxUln
Scribd :
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7834978
Abstract :
A child with an autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) is known to experience many challenges in their
daily lives, not only because of their social, behavioural,
and communication challenges, but also because they do
not conform to society's notions of what is
"normal."This study's goal was to investigate the
specialised therapy available for children with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). The sample size included 60
parents of autistic children, 40 ASD, and 20 occupational
therapists (OTs). One hundred and twenty (120)
participants made up the entire sample. Predefined
random sampling techniques were used to determine the
sample size. Questionnaires and an observational guide
were used to collect the data.In contrast to the
observation guide, which was used to determine the
frequency of behaviours, questionnaires were given to
parents of autistic spectrum disorder patients who are
also UPIA members. Using both descriptive and
inferential statistics, the acquired data was examined.
Quantitative data analysis was done using SPSS. The
qualitative information helped to explain and make sense
of the quantitative information from the
questionnaires.Pie charts, bar graphs, and frequency
distribution tables were used to display the results of the
data analysis. The study found that the most common
behaviours among children with autism spectrum
disorder were social and communication difficulties,
disruptive behaviour, and stereotypic behaviour.The
majority of occupational therapists used selfmanagement, use of swings, trampoline and picture
exchange communication systems strategies to lessen
out-of-seat behaviour, according to the study's findings.
The techniques helped to reduce out-of-seat behaviours,
so the parents and ASD students had a positive attitude
toward them. The majority of occupational therapists
firmly agreed that the majority of children learned selfefficiency by watching what their peers do. Furthermore,
it has been proven that using visual aids encourages
children to participate.The study suggests that in order
to develop policy guidelines on integrated therapy
approach, the Ministry of Education, Science, and
Technology should work with the Ministry of Health to
launch an awareness campaign on therapeutic
approaches, community-based rehabilitation programs,
and transformational approaches.
Keywords :
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tailored Therapy.
A child with an autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) is known to experience many challenges in their
daily lives, not only because of their social, behavioural,
and communication challenges, but also because they do
not conform to society's notions of what is
"normal."This study's goal was to investigate the
specialised therapy available for children with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). The sample size included 60
parents of autistic children, 40 ASD, and 20 occupational
therapists (OTs). One hundred and twenty (120)
participants made up the entire sample. Predefined
random sampling techniques were used to determine the
sample size. Questionnaires and an observational guide
were used to collect the data.In contrast to the
observation guide, which was used to determine the
frequency of behaviours, questionnaires were given to
parents of autistic spectrum disorder patients who are
also UPIA members. Using both descriptive and
inferential statistics, the acquired data was examined.
Quantitative data analysis was done using SPSS. The
qualitative information helped to explain and make sense
of the quantitative information from the
questionnaires.Pie charts, bar graphs, and frequency
distribution tables were used to display the results of the
data analysis. The study found that the most common
behaviours among children with autism spectrum
disorder were social and communication difficulties,
disruptive behaviour, and stereotypic behaviour.The
majority of occupational therapists used selfmanagement, use of swings, trampoline and picture
exchange communication systems strategies to lessen
out-of-seat behaviour, according to the study's findings.
The techniques helped to reduce out-of-seat behaviours,
so the parents and ASD students had a positive attitude
toward them. The majority of occupational therapists
firmly agreed that the majority of children learned selfefficiency by watching what their peers do. Furthermore,
it has been proven that using visual aids encourages
children to participate.The study suggests that in order
to develop policy guidelines on integrated therapy
approach, the Ministry of Education, Science, and
Technology should work with the Ministry of Health to
launch an awareness campaign on therapeutic
approaches, community-based rehabilitation programs,
and transformational approaches.
Keywords :
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tailored Therapy.
