Kualitas Hidup Pada Remaja Penyandang Autisme
Abstract
This study aims to find out the quality of life in adolescents with autism.
Subjects in this study were autistic adolescents aged 17 years and 22 years, to
communication, have an educational background since childhood to get adequate
care (treathment). Subjects in this study amounted to two people and subject's
parents as a significant other.
This study used a qualitative approach to the case study method. The sampling
technique of this study was purposive sampling. Data collection methods used was
interviews, scales, and observations. The data analyzed this research by content
analysis.
These results indicate that the quality of life in people with autism to viewed
from four aspects: physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and
environment. For people with autism have a positive psychological impact, namely an
optimistic attitude and high motivation, negative psychological impact as people with
autism to get pressure and the refusal from the public/society on limitations.
All efforts are influenced by factors of education, parent’s support in developing the
potential. In this study acquired a new aspect that can improve the psychological quality
of life and social relations indirectly.
Key words: Quality of life, People with autism
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