Self-Regulation in Children with Autism

Abstract

Abstract

   The study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is of great significance due to its increasing prevalence and its profound impact on the psychological and social development of children. This necessitates focusing on their behavioral and cognitive aspects, particularly self-regulation.

        The research problem centered on determining whether children with autism possess the ability to self-regulate. The study aimed to identify the level of self-regulation in children with autism and to examine differences in self-regulation based on gender (male and female) and age (below or above six years).

            The descriptive method was employed in this research. The sample consisted of 50 children with autism. A questionnaire was distributed to child trainers in two autism care centers in Baghdad. The self-regulation scale comprised 35 items.

         The study’s findings revealed that the participants exhibited a significant weakness and inability in self-regulation. Furthermore, no statistically significant differences were found between males and females or between the different age groups (below or above six years) in terms of self-regulation levels .

Keywords: Self-Regulation , Autism