Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs towards Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Yemen

Taresh, Sahar Mohammed; Ahmad, Nor Aniza; Roslan, Samsilah; Ma’rof, Aini Marina

doi:10.3390/children7100170

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“…In 1987, Stone designed the autism knowledge scale (17) and used it to investigate the knowledge status of parents and teachers about ASD (18). Since then, questionnaires examining the status of knowledge on ASD tailored for specific personnel, such as professionals (15,19) , teachers (9,20), and the general population (11,12) , have revealed that knowledge about ASD is widely lacking. Golson et al conducted a knowledge survey of 318 individuals with no ASD professional training from the general population in the United States in 2022, and 64% of the questions were answered correctly on an average (21).…”

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Parents’ knowledge and attitude and behavior toward autism: a survey of Chinese families having children with autism spectrum disorder

Wang¹,

Lao²,

Xing³

et al. 2022

Transl Pediatr

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Background: In recent years, parent-mediated intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased. Therefore, implementing effective parent training programs for parents of children with autism is of paramount importance, particularly in low-and middle-income countries. However, little is known about the status of and gaps in parents' knowledge on ASD, which may hinder the development of valid parental training programs. Herein, we aimed at exploring the status of Chinese parents' knowledge, attitude and behavior toward ASD, and potential factors affecting the acquisition of correct knowledge. Methods: This study used a self-designed parental knowledge questionnaire of autism (PKQA) comprising 20 questions alongside another questionnaire comprising additional 17 questions covering the aspects of family demographics, attitudes, and behaviors of parents. In total, we included 394 parents who visited the outpatient department of the Child's Development and Behavior Center of the Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University between December 2018 and May 2019, with their children meeting the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) diagnostic criteria for ASD. Results: The median knowledge score in the PKQA was 15 [interquartile range (IQR), 13-17]. Advanced paternal age and longer time interval from diagnosis to enrolling into the parent training program wereassociated with a lower total knowledge score (all P<0.001). Higher maternal education attainment, higher family income, child being currently under intervention, and family members sharing a common perception of the diagnosis were associated with a higher total knowledge score (all P<0.01). Reading autism-related books (P<0.001) or attending professional lectures (P=0.019) were also associated with a higher total knowledge score.Conclusions: Taken together, this study revealed that family demographics and parents' attitudes and behaviors toward ASD may significantly influence their knowledge about autism, suggesting the need for promoting more targeted parental skills training programs.

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Parents’ knowledge and attitude and behavior toward autism: a survey of Chinese families having children with autism spectrum disorder

Wang¹,

Lao²,

Xing³

et al. 2022

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“…Other studies have assessed the knowledge regarding autism spectrum disorders with a lower number of participants than our study and have used lesser variables in their questionnaire. 12 , 18 , 19 …”

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Assessment of Parental Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception About Autism Spectrum Disorders in Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Asiri¹,

Shati²,

Al‐Qahtani³

et al. 2023

IJGM

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Background Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects young children in social relatedness and communication besides other characteristics. A community’s awareness and early intervention services in diagnosing and treating autistic children are essential for preventing the expected complications, eg language delay, social interaction, and intellectual ability. Aim To assess the parent’s knowledge and perceptions regarding autism and its associated clinical features and effects. Methodology A cross-sectional study was conducted targeting all available parents aged 18 years or more living in Aseer region. Data were collected using a self-reported questionnaire from randomly selected parents who attended outpatient clinics at Abha Maternity and Children Hospital and Aseer Central Hospital. Parents’ knowledge regarding autism was assessed covering general knowledge, clinical features, social effects, consequences, and curability. Results A total of 477 parents participated. Parents’ ages ranged from 18 to 85 years. 261 (54.7%) parents were male and 216 (45.3%) were females. Nearly 65.6% of parents were university graduates and 28.3% had a secondary level of education. About 50.9% of the parents know that genetics play a major role in causing autism, 69.6% think that most children with autism have special talents or abilities, 64.2% know that delayed language development is one of the main symptoms of autism, 61.2% also know that repetitive movements of the hands and head are a common symptom of autism. About 36.9% of parents think that diagnosing a child with autism will lead to discrimination against the child, 33.3% of parents think that autism is a rare condition in this country compared to the West. Conclusion The study showed that parents had poor knowledge levels regarding autism and its related clinical features, especially male parents with low levels of education. On the other hand, their perception of the disease and its frequency in the study area was satisfactory.

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“…Moreover, the study emphasizes that the lower the level of teachers' education, the less they know about ASD. 18 Another study measures the awareness about autism among school teachers in Oman in 2013. 40% of teachers thought that autistic children would not express emotions, and 55.5% thought they would not maintain eye contact.…”

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Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Pre-School Teachers in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

Alobaid

Almogbel

2022

Health Psychology Research

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Background Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong condition that affects children and early intervention to provide an appropriate education for ASD children is necessary. Objective This study aimed to assess the awareness of ASD among preschool teachers in Qassim region, Saudi Arabia. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from December 2021 to February 2022 among preschool teachers in the Qassim region of Saudi Arabia. A random sampling technique was applied to select teachers through the Ministry of Education website. Results A total of 164 preschool teachers took part in the questionnaire. The most common age group was 30 – 40 years (58.5%). The total mean score of AKQ was 15.0 (SD 4.97). Nearly three-quarters (74.4%) of the teachers were classified as having a poor level of awareness while 25.6% had a good awareness level. Factors associated with a good awareness level include being a teacher (p=0.034) and having direct contact with autistic children (p=0.016). It is important to note that having more years of experience was significantly associated with knowledge regarding the correct pattern to diagnose children with autism (p=0.049). Conclusion The awareness of preschool teachers regarding ASD was deficient. Teachers who are in contact with autistic students demonstrated better knowledge than the rest of the preschool teachers. Preschool teachers are expected to maintain high standards in their work to meet the children’s abnormal development and to identify them from an early stage, then refer them to diagnosis services.

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Preschool Teachers’ Beliefs towards Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Yemen

Cited by 9 publications

References 49 publications

Parents’ knowledge and attitude and behavior toward autism: a survey of Chinese families having children with autism spectrum disorder

Parents’ knowledge and attitude and behavior toward autism: a survey of Chinese families having children with autism spectrum disorder

Assessment of Parental Knowledge, Awareness, and Perception About Autism Spectrum Disorders in Aseer Region, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Pre-School Teachers in Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia

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