Autism Knowledge; Preschool Educators
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), is a neuro-developmental disorder in which observes rejections of the
communication and separation from relation to reality and it is growing incidence worldwide. In case of early
diagnosis of ASD and early intervention, the child, the family and the society in which their environments are
influenced by positive developments. This study was carried out using descriptive method of screening model to
determine the level of knowledge of ASD of the preschool educators. Beside the demographic information form, a
measuring tool has been created by researcher by review of the literature and data sheets of the DSM-V ASD. Those
two sources have been used collecting data. The study was carried out within the boundaries of Ankara and
volunteers to participate in the study, twenty-four institutions, 270 pre-school teacher, branch teachers and assistant
teachers have been included. According to the findings, although no statistically significant differences in the level of
knowledge, it was concluded that it is not a sufficient level of information to ASD. ASD should be placed in inservice
training programs of preschool educators at the base of up to date scientific literature.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
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Authors
Publication Date
April 4, 2016
Submission Date
July 11, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2016 Volume: 3 Number: 1
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