A correlational study of behavioral problems of children with autism and the coping strategies of their parents

Date of Publication

2002

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education Major in Special Education

Subject Categories

Special Education and Teaching

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Lilia Bautista

Defense Panel Chair

Emelita Arevalo

Defense Panel Member

Dena Culaba
Barbara David

Abstract/Summary

This study attempts to discover the coping strategies used by parents with their autistic children's behavior problems. This study involved 40 parent-respondents of children with autism from six public schools and two private schools in Metro Manila. Questionnaires were utilized to identify behavior problems of autistic children as well as their parents coping strategies. The results indicated that in order for parents to be effective in helping their autistic children's problems regarding communication, psychomotor, psychosocial, and degree of dependence, they should have adequate knowledge, background and information about their children's learning process. Among the parents most helpful coping strategies were psychological counseling, self-education and family therapy. Its results and findings also showed that home and school should establish a harmonious partnership with regard to working towards the total development of the autistic children.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG03385

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

130 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Behavior disorders in children; Problem children; Autism; Parents of autistic children; Self-help techniques; Life skills

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