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  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Phenomenology

Background:

  • Autism is often viewed through medical and psychological lenses, influencing parental perceptions.
  • Understanding the lived experiences of autistic individuals is crucial for accurate support.
  • Previous research has focused on external observations rather than the internal experiences of autistic children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and contrast parental and autistic children's perspectives on behaviors associated with autism.
  • To investigate how autistic children account for their own actions, particularly obsessions and ritualistic behaviors.
  • To utilize phenomenological methodology to gain in-depth understanding of autism experiences.

Main Methods:

  • Phenomenological methodology was employed.
  • Data collected through interviews and video narratives from 10 young people with autism and their parents.
  • Ethnomethodological methods used for data analysis to interpret experiences.

Main Results:

  • Parents tend to pathologize behaviors of children with autism, influenced by prevailing medical and psychological viewpoints.
  • Autistic children provide distinct accounts of their own behaviors, offering a different interpretation of their actions.
  • Significant divergence exists between parents' and children's explanations for autistic behaviors like obsessions and rituals.

Conclusions:

  • Parental perceptions of autism may be shaped by external theoretical frameworks, leading to a view of behaviors as pathological.
  • Autistic children's self-accounts offer valuable insights into their experiences and the meaning behind their behaviors.
  • Acknowledging and understanding the child's perspective is essential for a more nuanced and supportive approach to autism.