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| author | JOHANNA MAY R. CHIONG |
| author_facet | JOHANNA MAY R. CHIONG |
| contents | <p><span lang="EN-PH">Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects children’s communication, interaction, and adaptability, making it difficult for them to learn essential self-help skills such as eating and dressing. In the Philippines, these challenges are intensified by limited access to therapy, high costs, and minimal government support, placing the burden on parents who must act as teachers and caregivers without formal training.</span><strong><span lang="EN-PH"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-PH">This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of eight Filipino parents of children with ASD aged 5–9 years. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study identified three major themes: establishing structure and routines, relying on informal monitoring, and coping with emotional fatigue. Parents faced emotional, environmental, and behavioral challenges but showed adaptability through strategies like routine integration, positive reinforcement, and visual modeling.</span><strong><span lang="EN-PH"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-PH">The study proposed a home-based intervention plan emphasizing family involvement, parent training, financial and emotional support, and progress monitoring tools. Findings highlight Filipino parents’ resilience and the urgent need for accessible, culturally relevant programs to support both children and their caregivers.</span></p> |
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| id | zenodo_https___doi_org_10_5281_zenodo_17524970 |
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| publishDate | 2025 |
| publisher | Zenodo |
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| spellingShingle | LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS TEACHING SELF-HELP SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: A PROPOSED HOME INTERVENTION PLAN JOHANNA MAY R. CHIONG <p><span lang="EN-PH">Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects children’s communication, interaction, and adaptability, making it difficult for them to learn essential self-help skills such as eating and dressing. In the Philippines, these challenges are intensified by limited access to therapy, high costs, and minimal government support, placing the burden on parents who must act as teachers and caregivers without formal training.</span><strong><span lang="EN-PH"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-PH">This qualitative phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of eight Filipino parents of children with ASD aged 5–9 years. Using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, the study identified three major themes: establishing structure and routines, relying on informal monitoring, and coping with emotional fatigue. Parents faced emotional, environmental, and behavioral challenges but showed adaptability through strategies like routine integration, positive reinforcement, and visual modeling.</span><strong><span lang="EN-PH"> </span></strong><span lang="EN-PH">The study proposed a home-based intervention plan emphasizing family involvement, parent training, financial and emotional support, and progress monitoring tools. Findings highlight Filipino parents’ resilience and the urgent need for accessible, culturally relevant programs to support both children and their caregivers.</span></p> |
| title | LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PARENTS TEACHING SELF-HELP SKILLS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM: A PROPOSED HOME INTERVENTION PLAN |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17524970 |