Empowering Exceptional Children

Empowering Exceptional Children

Attitudes of Parents Autism Spectrum Disorder Children Towards Social Interactions of Others with Their Child

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mazhar Babaee 1
Jabar Saleh 2
1 Department of Educational Sciences, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Psychology and Counseling Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran.
10.22034/ceciranj.2026.564254.2010
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to identify the attitudes of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder regarding the interaction of others with their child in society. To achieve this goal, an interpretive paradigm, a qualitative approach, and an ethnographic strategy: understanding culture and experience were used. The research field included parents of children with autism in Sanandaj in the academic year 2024-2025. The research tool was a semi-structured interview that was conducted with nine parents with a saturation criterion. The selection of parents was criterion-based and purposeful. The deductive-inductive technique was used to analyze the information. The findings showed that parents' perception of others' reactions when facing an autism spectrum disorder child plays a significant role in the quality of their interaction with the child; in such a way that the experience of support and acceptance from others strengthens emotional interaction and the experience of social rejection weakens it. Also, parents' strategies for strengthening the interaction of society with autism spectrum disorder children include: acceptance of differences, public education, culture building, and institutional support. Accordingly, the results of the present study emphasize the need to promote social awareness and provide structural support to families with autism spectrum disorder children.
Keywords
Attitude
Autism Spectrum Disorder Children
Parent
Social Interaction

Subjects

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  • Receive Date 01 August 2025
  • Revise Date 13 February 2026
  • Accept Date 26 February 2026