فعالية برنامج إرشادي عقلاني انفعالي سلوكي في خفض القلق لدى أسر الأطفال ذوي اضطراب طيف التوحد

الملخص EN

The current study aimed at recognizing the efficiency of a guidance program by using rational, emotional, behavioral treatment which contributes in reducing anxiety in the families of autistic children.

The previous treatment was conducted on a sample containing mothers and fathers of autistic children in Jazan city.

Additionally, the application involved a modified version of El-Sisi's anxiety scale in which the research applied on a sample of (12) pairs both males and females from similar environments that have the same provided services.

The finale sample was selected after applying the anxiety scale on a (25) pairs both males and females.

As a result, the sample members who were diagnosed with an elevated anxiety levels were chosen.

This study also revealed the effectiveness of the rational, emotional, behavioral guidance program in reducing anxiety in families with autistic children.

This study recommends applying this program on families with special needs kids according to their category in order to recognize the limit and range of its efficiency with every other differing category.

Additionally, this research suggests promoting for implementing psychological guidance for families with autistic children as a specialty in Saudi universities due to the rising numbers of diagnosed children and their families' need for psychological guidance and support.

Finally, a professionally supervised group therapy is recommended for families with autistic children to exchange experience and expertise and to achieve the desired meeting's objectives.