The effect of a training program on the expectations of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

الملخص EN

This study aimed to explore the expectations that Saudi parents had for their children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) before and after undergoing a short intensive training program.

Thirty-four mothers and twenty-eight fathers attended a seminar in Riyadh conducted by the Charitable Society of Autism Families.

They were asked to complete a researcher-adopted version of Mutua’s test questionnaire (1999) before and after participating in the training program.

The analysis of the data utilized ANOVA and Tukey tests.

The findings showed that the parents had improved expectations for their ASD children after the training, adjusting for demographics and other variables.