Importance of Early Detection of Autistic Children and their Susceptibilities in Educational Setting

Abstract

This research was carried out to identify different problems faced by family of autistic children
while trying to detect this disorder; to analyze effect of family’s socio-economic setting on early detection of children and their level of satisfaction from educational sector. It was qualitative and case study was done by using in depth interview. Sample consisted on 40 parents of autistic children. Purposive sampling technique and NVIVO was used. Major findings were grouped in to 3 broad regions as diagnosis of autism, socioeconomic context of family, and satisfaction of family with educational institutes. It was concluded that there is dire need to implement different challenges faced by family in early diagnosis of their children and approaches of educational rehabilitation.