The Level of Satisfaction of Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Regarding the Experience of Inclusion in Early Childhood Schools in the Asir Region.

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Assistant Professor of Special Education - Department of Special Education - College of Education - King Khalid University - Saudi Arabia

2 Master’s researcher in Special Education - Department of Special Education - King Khalid University - Saudi Arabia

Abstract

               The aim of the current study was to identify the level of satisfaction of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder regarding the experience of inclusion in early childhood schools in the Asir region. The study included (125) parents who were randomly selected, and a questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection, which included five axes to measure the level of satisfaction. The results indicated that the level of satisfaction of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder regarding the experience of inclusion in early childhood schools was at the degree "agree". The level of satisfaction was at the degree "agree" for the five axis that include: school management performance and building quality, teacher performance, the child's performance, school support of the community participation, and the parents' level of knowledge and awareness about inclusion. The study made some recommendations, such as improving inclusion program in the light of the five axes presented in the current study, providing suitable environments that support the inclusion process for children with autism spectrum disorder in early childhood schools, providing training opportunities that support the inclusion process, and conducting continuous evaluations of the reality of the inclusion process for these children and making appropriate decisions.

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Volume 117, Issue 117 - Serial Number 117
مناهج وطرق التدریس ( اللغة العربیة- الإنجلیزیة – الفرنسیة – الریاضیات – العلوم- الفنون- الاقتصاد المنزلی- التجاری ... )
2024
Pages 743-781
  • Receive Date: 27 September 2023
  • Revise Date: 20 October 2023
  • Accept Date: 29 October 2023