Aims: Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder. Deficit in sensory functions is one of the characteristics of people with autism, and usually these people show abnormality in processing and correct interpretation of auditory information. Also people with Autism show problems in communicating with others. This review article deals with the accurate understanding of Auditory processing skills...

Objective: To explore the perceived burden and stress among mothers of autistic children. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Riphah International University over a period of 4 months from October, 2020 to January, 2021. Sample was recruited using non-probability convenience sampling and comprised of N=84, 23- 60 years old mothers of children aged 3-16 years with autism spectr...

Abstract Date Presented 03/31/2022 This phenomenological study examined the relationships between four mothers and their children with autism after starting expressive writing. Researchers identified following themes: understanding strengthens mother-child relationship, recognizing greater insight into child, quality of life through improved expression, changes in mothers’ perspectives on child...

Child development research has established the importance of support and services for children with special needs and their families at very early stages after the diagnosis. These services offered in the form of the early intervention programmes. There is a dearth of early intervention programmes for children with autism spectrum disorders and their families in Iran. A parent based early inter...