Professional view of ASD Children and Parent

By : Disha Shah

Page No: 169-179

Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is now increasingly being recognized in India. However, little is known about the challenges of professional working with a child with ASD. This research is aimed to describe the various feelings of a therapist about the ASD child and their parents. The factors that discourage parents to discontinue therapies. Total 47 professional (Psychologist, special educator, occupational therapist, speech therapist) were asked for their opinions/treatment strategies on how they manage a child with ASD. The key findings suggest that psychological counselling for parents is required at least every month. The home program should be practised and shared among the parents. Professionals also feel that parents are inconsistent in their approach towards the therapy.

Author :
Disha Shah : Research Scholar – JJTU, Rajasthan
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.19