Subject: autism spectrum disorder
Subject: children
Subject: survey
Subject: needs
Year: 2020
Type: Article
Title: MAIN NEEDS AND CHALLENGES OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Author: Zorcec, Tatjana
Author: Pop-Jordanova Nada
Abstract: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) comprises a group of complex lifelong neurodevelopmental disorders, characterized with symptoms related to the difficulty of communication and interaction with other peo ple, as well as restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. These symptoms affects the person’s ability to function properly in school, work, and other areas of life. For better understanding the needs and challenges of families the survey developed by Autism Speaks in collaboration with the National Coordinators for Autism from nine Balkan countries was established. The aim of this research is to obtain an overview of some important data for children with some form of autistic disorder. The same questionnaire was used in two different periods of time (during 2015 and at the beginning of 2020) including samples of 60 and 140 parents respectively. The questionnaire comprises 57 questions in the following four domains: demographic characteristics, index child characteristics, service encounters and parent/caregiver perceptions. Results are compared and discussed. The survey results underscore that parents and families of children with ASD in our country carry a heavy burden. They face significant financial difficulties and need improved services from the health, educational and social sectors. It was concluded that there is a critical need to strengthen national capacity in caring for children, young people and adults with ASD and other neurodevelopmental disorders
Publisher: Македонска академија на науките и уметностите, Одделение за медицински науки = Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts, Section of Medical Sciences/Sciendo
Relation: Prilozi (Makedonska akademija na naukite i umetnostite. Oddelenie za medicinski nauki)
Identifier: oai:repository.ukim.mk:20.500.12188/22033
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12188/22033
