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Autism Spectrum Disorders: Parenting Patterns and Self-Care Development

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A new study published in Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology has explored the impact of parenting patterns on self-care development in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The research, conducted by Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, found that authoritative parenting, which balances freedom and guidance, is effective in promoting self-care abilities in children with ASD. The study, which used a qualitative approach and interviewed two families with children aged 6-12, highlights the importance of suitable parenting in enabling children with ASD to develop essential life skills.

Key Takeaways:

  • The study focused on the parenting patterns of two families with children with ASD, aged 6-12, to explore the relationship between parenting and self-care development.
  • Authoritative parenting, which balances freedom and guidance, was identified as an effective approach in promoting self-care abilities in children with ASD.
  • The research demonstrated that authoritative parenting can create a more independent life for children with ASD by developing their ability in self-care.
  • The study utilized the parenting dimension theory by Baumrind to understand the impact of parenting patterns on self-care development in children with ASD.
  • The findings suggest that suitable parenting is crucial in enabling children with ASD to develop essential life skills and overcome limitations in communication and behavior.
  • The study aimed to explore the parenting patterns in improving the ability of self-care in children with ASD and provide insights into effective parenting strategies.

Statistics:

  • Two families with children with ASD, aged 6-12, participated in the study.
  • The study used a qualitative approach with a phenomenology approach to explore the parenting patterns of the two families.
  • The researcher conducted interviews and observation to collect data.
  • The study found that authoritative parenting is effective in promoting self-care abilities in children with ASD.
  • The research demonstrated that children with ASD require appropriate parenting to develop their ability in self-care to create a more independent life.

Sources:

  • Research: Parenting in Improving the Ability of Self-Care in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Philanthropy: Journal of Psychology, 2025,9(1):12-27).
  • News Report: NewsRx. Study Findings from Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana Advance Knowledge in Autism Spectrum Disorders (Parenting in Improving the Ability of Self-Care in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder). Mental Health Weekly Digest. July 7, 2025; p 808.

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