Abstract
The present study aimed to determine the level of social acceptance of children with autism spectrum who are integrated into regular schools from the parents’ and teachers' perspectives in Jordan. The researcher built a scale of social acceptance of children with an autism spectrum disorder. It consists of (34) items distributed in three dimensions; it was applied to an exploratory sample from outside the study sample consisting of (22) parents and teachers to verify the indications of validity and reliability, as the indications for content validity and construction validity were reached. The indications of reliability were reached through the restoration and the internal reliability of Cronbach Alpha. Finally, the tool was applied to the final study sample, which consisted of (74) teachers and (74) parents of children with autism spectrum disorder, the social acceptance dimension related to the school and the family. The results indicated that the level of social acceptance was moderate. It also indicated no statistically significant differences for the variables of gender and degree of infection, as the study came out with a set of research and educational recommendations. Key words: The autism spectrum, social acceptance, children with autism spectrum integration.
Highlights
Autism spectrum disorders are a group of various disorders characterized by impairments in social behavior and communication
The studies dealt with various training programs to develop social skills, such as the study of Ben Siddiq (2005) Sheikh Theeb (2004)
The current study was characterized by focusing on the topic of acceptance and social interaction of children with an autism spectrum disorder in the family, school, and community, as providing social acceptance for children with autism spectrum disorder helps the child adapt to the family, in school, and the community
Summary
Autism spectrum disorders are a group of various disorders characterized by impairments in social behavior and communication. Others represent an atypical pattern of activities and behaviors, such as difficulty moving from one activity to another, absorbed in details, and unusual reactions to sensations. The abilities and needs of people with autism vary and can develop over time. Some people with autism may lead independent lives, but others have severe disabilities and need lifelong care and support. Autism often affects education and employment opportunities. Their families may have an increased burden of care and support. Societal behaviors and the support of local and national bodies are essential factors in determining the quality of life for people with autism https://www.who.int/ar/news-room/factsheets/detail/autism-spectrum-disorders
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