SOSIALISASI AUTIS DI YAYASAN ALFATH SIAK KECAMATAN SIAK KABUPATEN SIAK
Abstract: Autism is complex
developmental disorder, associated with communication, social interaction and
behavior. Children with autism in the development process requires special
handling that is different from normal children in general. Therapy is a form
of alternative in treating autism assisted by a special education program . it
is intended to provide assistance as needed in order to run a good
socialization process so that children can live independently.
This research uses qualitative methods. Data collection techniques used
in this study were interviews and observation. The number of subject in this
study were 10 respondents who include teachers or therapists 7 in the
foundation of Alfath and 3 parents who have children with autism who undergo
therapy and education process in the foundation of Alfath.
The result of this study indicate that teachers are therapists and families
play an important role in the socialization of children with autism early.
Socialization by Alfath Siak foundation through therapy program for children
with autism in accordance with the needs and provide special aducation for
children with autism choose a different socilazation patterns. The dominant
patterns. The dominant patterns of socialization is done in the foundation
Alfath Siak is participatory socialization patterns, this is due to the
participation of children with autism is the most important thing of the
socialization process. Participatory socialization patterns also emphasizes the
interactions the interaction of the child as the center of socialization. To
support an increase in the socialization of children with autism, the role of
teacher or therapist and the family becomes very important agent of
socialization. The teacher‟s role in the socialization of children with autism
not only do in foundation, but teachers also play a home for children with
autism. So that the need for better cooperation between teachers and parents in
dealing autismchildren.
Penulis: Monalisa Safitri
Kode Jurnal: jpsosiologidd150132
