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Parents' priorities in choosing treatment options for children with autism - perspectives from Serbia

Mirjana Đorđević1, Nenad Glumbić1, Haris Memisevic2

  • 1Faculty for Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia.

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
|January 30, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Parents prioritize communication, community living, and social skills for their children with autism. These insights help tailor autism treatments to align with family needs and enhance child development.

Area of Science:

  • Developmental Psychology
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Family-Centered Care

Background:

  • Parents are integral to multidisciplinary teams supporting children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
  • Understanding parental priorities for ASD treatments is crucial for effective intervention planning.
  • Previous research has not extensively explored these priorities within the Serbian context.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the treatment priorities of parents with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in Serbia.
  • To examine the correlation between parental treatment priorities and the current functional level of their children with ASD.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 141 parents of children with autism completed "The Survey of Treatment Priorities".
  • Descriptive statistics and correlational analyses were employed to analyze the data.

Main Results:

  • Parents identified Communication Skills, Community Living, and Social Relationships as their highest treatment priorities for children with autism.
  • A significant relationship was found between parents' priorities and their children's current functioning levels.

Conclusions:

  • Parental input is vital for developing individualized and effective autism treatment plans.
  • Aligning interventions with parental priorities, particularly in communication and social domains, can enhance outcomes for children with ASD.
  • These findings provide valuable guidance for educators and therapists in Serbia and potentially other regions.

Keywords:
Serbiaautismchildrenparents’ priorities

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