A special journey: Parents’ challenges on home schooling children with autism spectrum disorder
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COVID-19, Hermeneutic Phenomenology, Parents of Children with ASD, Parent-School Partnership, Special Education
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This phenomenological research analyzed the experiences, challenges, and coping mechanisms of parents on the home schooling of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the City of San Fernando La Union. The participants were eight (8) parents with children clinically diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and presently enrolled in San Fernando City SPED Integrated School and Saint Louis College SPED Center during the School Year 2020-2021. The data gathered using a semi-structured interview guide were thematically analyzed. It was found that the participants were fully involved in the homeschooling of their children, difficulties in area of rules and authority, schedules and procedures, behavior management, and parental worry and stress were the challenges encountered by the parents during the home education process. They addressed these transitional difficulties by capitalizing on a positive disposition, gaining support from family members, and through professional consultation. It was concluded that a renewed Parent-School Partnership is deemed necessary in the learning continuity of children with ASD. Based on these findings, the researcher developed a thematic model which can be used as a guide to enhance homeschooling. In addition, a colloquium scheme as a support program was crafted to upskill the parents’ homeschooling of children with ASD.
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