Components and Characteristics on Communication Abilities of Autistic Children Parents Effectively
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Parents play a crucial role in enhancing communication abilities in children with autism. However, there was a lack of systematic exploration of parent-child communication abilities in this context, underscoring the need to address this research gap. This study aimed to identify effective components and characteristics of parent-child communication in autism. This study used qualitative methods, including expert interviews and literature analysis. The study revealed the following findings:
1. Effective parent-child communication abilities were composed of four components and twenty-seven characteristics, which include: a) Create a conducive communication environment (7 characteristics); b) Eliciting communication behaviors in children (10 characteristics); c) Understanding the communication messages expressed by the child (6 characteristics); and d) Assisting children in understanding communication (4 characteristics). 2. Experts unanimously validated the accuracy, feasibility, and practicality of these findings. The study's outcomes can inform the development of assessment systems and training programs tailored to enhance parent-child communication abilities in children with autism.
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