


Volume 20 No 13 (2022)
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Effect Of Training Program on Improving Mothers` Care Provided to Their Autistic Children
Amera Reda Zaki Elhayge, Amal Mohamed El-Dakhakhny, and Bataa Mahmoud
Abstract
Background: Autism is a neurodevelopmental impairment in communication, social interaction and
unusual ways of perceiving and processing information can seriously hinder the daily functioning of
autistic children. Parents are the voice for their children with ASD as well as themselves therefore,
knowledge of the caregivers regarding the care of children with autism is highly important in rearing a
child with autism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of training program on improving
mothers` care provided to their autistic children. Design: A quasi-experimental study design was
carried out. Setting: Speech and Hearing clinic at AL Ahrar Hospital, College of Education of Disability
and Rehabilitation at Zagazig University and Moasaset Ramze for Special Needs at Zagazig city. Sample:
A convenience sample composed of 50 mothers and their autistic children who have been diagnosed
with autism. Tools: Two tools were used to collect the study data: I) A structured interview
questionnaire. II) The scale of mothers’ care to deal with their autistic children. Results: The study
results revealed highly statistically significant improvement mothers` reported practice regarding care
of their autistic children throughout the study phases pre, post the intervention (P<0.001). Conclusion:
The training program is effective in improving mothers` care regarding their autistic children.
Recommendation: Encourage continuous sharing of the mothers during the care of their children
with autism by specialists to know the child's needs, problems and to be aware of different methods of
care.
Keywords
Effect, Training program, Mothers` care, Autism
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