SELF-REGULATION STRATEGIES USED BY AUTISTIC CHILDREN

Abstract

Introduction: The current research aimed to assess self-regulation strategies used by autistic children. Methodology: The design of the current study is a quantitative, descriptive design. A purposive sampling design was selected for the detection and obtaining the study setting. A convenient sampling technique was used by the researcher as the researcher selects the participants. Two tools were used for data collection; 1. Autism child demographic data and 2. Child self-regulation strategies. Results: A commonly observed strategy for the scale was the evidence of autistic child orientation, no object orientation distraction, and evidence of symbolic self-soothing. On the other hand, the least observed strategy was those ofno avoidance, and evidence of other-directed and assistance-seeking. Conclusion: The present study yielded that measuring autistic Childs' self- regulation proved that more than 2/ 5th ofautistic children had a high self -regulation. Recommendations: Teach parents and care givers to improve overall social quality of life.