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Participation Patterns and Associated Factors in Japanese Children With Autism
Yuto Iwanaga1,2, Goro Tanaka1, Michio Maruta1
1Nagasaki University, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Japan.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|March 16, 2024
Summary
Japanese children with autism exhibit reduced participation in home and community activities. Interventions should focus on family empowerment and environmental support to enhance their engagement.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Rehabilitation
- Developmental Psychology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- Children's participation is a critical outcome in rehabilitation for children and their families.
- Understanding participation patterns in children with autism is essential for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare home and community participation between Japanese children (6-12 years) with autism and typically developing (TD) children.
- To investigate factors associated with participation in children with autism, including familial, environmental, and child-related aspects.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to mothers of children with autism (n=25) and TD children (n=21).
- The survey assessed child participation, environment, family empowerment, autism symptoms, sensory processing, behavior, and demographics.
Main Results:
- Children with autism demonstrated significantly restricted participation in both home and community settings.
- Home involvement correlated positively with family empowerment and child's age.
- Home frequency was associated with environmental supportiveness and household income.
Conclusions:
- Japanese children with autism require tailored support to overcome participation barriers.
- Occupational therapists can leverage family empowerment strategies and environmental modifications to improve home participation for children with autism.
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