مستوى معرفة أولياء الأمور بالمؤشرات الأولية لاضطراب طيف التوحد للأطفال دون سن الثامنة بمدينة مكة المكرمة

الملخص EN

The study aimed to identify the level of parents' knowledge of the primary indicators of autism spectrum disorder of children under the age of eight, and the differences in their knowledge according to the variable of age, gender, qualification and economic level.

In order to achieve the objectives of study, the descriptive survey approach was used.

Whereas the researcher prepared a questionnaire to measure the level of parents' knowledge of the primary indicators of autism spectrum disorder.

It included two dimensions: The first dimension is the social communication and interaction, and the second dimension is typical behaviors and limited concerns.

The tool was applied on a random sample of parents of children under the age of eight, who are (450).

The results indicated that the level of parents' knowledge of the primary indicators of autism spectrum disorder was medium.

Also indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of knowledge of the primary indicators of autism spectrum disorder by parents according to the variable of age, gender, qualification and economic level.

The study recommended some recommendations, the most important of which: It is necessary to intensify educational awareness programs for parents through health centers and kindergarten centers to develop the level of their knowledge of early signs of autism spectrum disorder, and the benefits and of early intervention.