Parents Involvement in Social Interaction Intervention for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): A Review

Abstract

Two basic characteristics characterize autism spectrum disorder: a difficulty in social communication and the prevalence of repetitive activities and/or restricted interests. The most frequently cited explanation for insufficient social contact or skill development is a lack of social cognition. Numerous interventions have been utilized to help children with this issue, including social storytelling, scheduled physical exercise programs, and peer-mediated intervention. Typically, interventions are performed in a clinical setting by experts such as occupational therapists. However, research indicates that parents’ involvement has a significant contribution to helping children to improve their children's social interactions and skills, particularly those with an autistic spectrum disorder. Thus, this study emphasizes social interaction intervention, its benefits, and the involvement of parents in social interaction intervention with autistic children. According to the previous research, early learning experiences through early intervention with the social contract approach significantly enhance development progress among ASD Children. Autistic children's behavior may improve with parental involvement in the intervention, and it may also reduce parenting stress because of improved behavior.