The right educational services will help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children to optimize their abilities. The purpose of this study was to analyze educational services for ASD children provided by a special ASD school in Bandung. This research uses qualitative methods in the form of case studies. Research instruments using interviews, observation, and documentation. The validity of the data is using the triangulation method. This study found that ASD special schools have provided optimal educational services according to the subjects' needs. The educational services provided follow the principles of teaching and learning, curriculum, approaches and methods, teaching and learning tools, and evaluation. Choosing the right educational service will help subjects optimally increase their potential. The implication of this research is program recommendations for teachers and parents in the continuation of the program that has been carried out to get optimal results for the subject.
This study aims to help children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with difficulties communicating, especially expressive language. This research develops alternative and augmentative communication media needed in expressing his wishes to the people around him in everyday life. This study uses a research and development (R&D) model with a qualitative descriptive approach to explaining alternative and augmentative communication media use. This research results in an alternative and augmentative communication media called "Famopa". The development of the media has been adapted to the subject's knowledge in shape recognition, symbol systems, and the subject's communication skills and effectively helps the subject express his wishes. From the development of alternative and augmentative communication media, "Famopa", the expected implication is that it can help subjects communicate with their surroundings, especially in expressing their desires.
Many child abuse cases have gotten attention lately because of the high frequency of occurrence and severity of the cases. This study aims to investigate incidents before and when the bullying happened, the role of schools and parents in bullying, and how to stop bullying. The research method employed was a systematic literature review. The research revealed that bullying happens when there is a lack of teacher supervision and the victim has often been bullied. The bully is often bigger, older, in numbers, and attacks suddenly. The role of parents is to behave after receiving reports of bullying from children. In order to prevent bullying from happening, a program against bullying (anti-bullying) needs to be introduced in schools. The program should target all layers, namely, the students, teachers, staff in the school environment, and parents. The more anti-bullying programs are launched, the more effective they will be in preventing the recurrence of bullying cases.
Autism is a condition with barriers to communication, interaction, behaviour, emotions, and sensory perception. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of early intervention carried out by parents for children with suspected autism based on the high-risk results of the M-Chat/R test conducted on children. This study uses a qualitative method in the form of a case study conducted on subjects who have the same background conditions and similar family circumstances. This research was conducted for two months. The data collection technique used was non-participant observation and interviews. The results showed significant results for the provision of early intervention with parental acceptance of the development of children with autistic tendencies. The environment, especially parents, has a very large role in the follow-up of early intervention and its success. The importance of proper early intervention will run effective if there is consistency in program delivery and good parental acceptance and optimization of the efforts.
