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[9004125.] رقم البحث : 9004125 - |
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Knowledge Assessment among Autistic children’s parents Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder / |
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Mansoura nursing journal (MNJ) = / Vol.8 No.1 - 1/1/2021 |
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Ahmed Salah Ali Mohamed ( drahmsalah2010@gmail.com - 01007375871 ) - مؤلف رئيسي |
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Rabab Elsayed Hassan ( biboelsayed@gmail.com - 01060755033 ) |
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Boshra Attia Mohammed ( toboshra@yahoo.com - 01008629785 ) |
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autism spectrum disorder, autistic children, Parents’ Knowledge. |
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Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder this involves difficulties in social communication and interaction as well as unusual patterns of interest and behavior. Aim: This study aimed to assess knowledge of autistic children’s parents about ASD. Design: A descriptive design was utilized in current study that carried out at three governmental hospitals located in Dakahlia and Port Said Governorates. Convenient sample of 68 parents whose children have ASD were included in the study. Tools: A structured interview sheet was used to assess socio- demographic characteristics of the studied parents and parent’s knowledge about ASD. Results: The majority of studied parents know symptoms of ASD. More than half of parents were had no knowledge about red flags of ASD. Less than two thirds of studied parents reported the relation between aggressive behaviors and ASD. Moreover, less than two thirds of them reported that children diagnosed with ASD have special skills. Additionally, more than half of studied parents reported that psychological treatment to be the best. Conclusion: There was a variation regarding parents’ knowledge about ASD. Recommendations: Enhance parents’ knowledge regarding ASD
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, autistic children, Parents’ Knowledge. |
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