Assessing Socio-Communicative Abilities and Presence of Problematic Behaviours in Children with Autism: A Quantitative Descriptive Investigation

Abstract

An investigation of behavioural problems and clinical variables among children with autism employs a quantitative descriptive research design. Social and emotional development of children with autism differs from that of their typically developing peers. Having difficulty interacting with others and forming relationships is one of the most prominent signs of autism. An extensive literature search found that play therapy and social skills therapy aren't commonly used for children with autism spectrum disorders. With frequency tables, both demographic and research variables of the study samples will be analyzed for their qualitative distributions (i.e. closed ended values). Data on socio-demographic variables and clinical variables were collected through the socio-demographic section of the questionnaire. A set of ASSP and ABAT tools was used to measure the participants' social skills and behavior.  Statistical differences between the demographic variables of children with autism in experimental groups I and II before intervention were calculated with the chi-square test. Despite the non-significant 'p' value (P>0.05), the experimental I, II, and control groups did not differ significantly. Both the groups were almost similar and comparable. Children with autism can benefit from more targeted interventions and support strategies, which will improve their well-being and quality of life. As a result, parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals may gain a better understanding of how to cope with the behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder.