Penerapan Konsep IKHLAS Dalam Menyantuni Anak Istimewa (Autisme) (Implementation of IKHLAS Concept In Treating Special Needs)

Abstract

The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 revealed one in 160 children having an autism in this world and its prevalence is increasing globally. These statistics clearly show many parents out there struggling with the great challenge of raising and educating these special children. They also face greater stress than parents with normal children and children with other disabilities such as down syndrome. The objective of this study was to examine alternative mechanisms to help parents cope with the reality of the presence of autism children. The study involved methodology in the study of literature review, which is a comprehensive review of various writings and studies on autism analyzed to find alternatives that needs to be applied in the care of this special child. The findings of the analysis found IKHLAS concepts which are knowledge, love, hope, training, the heart and support (IKHLAS) should be instilled in every parent with special needs so that the children have the space as well opportunity and should not be neglected by society. This writing is hoped to be a little input for parents and other parties that related which having children with austim to implement IKHLAS concepts in the efforts of educating and caring for them.

Preschool Teachers' Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

“…According to Bujang et al (2020), knowledge of the meaning of ASD is important so that there is no neglect when dealing with ASD children. This lack of knowledge can lead to negative attitudes towards ASD children and their families.…”

Situational Analysis among Therapy Practitioners in Autism Rehabilitation Centres in Perlis: A Preliminary Study

“…Additionally, the literature has also provided coping strategies for parents and practitioners in dealing with children with autism. Bujang et al (2020) advocated the IKHLAS concept which is one such way to provide parents and practitioners with a way to help cope with children with ASD. The IKHLAS concept is comprised of the following words: Ilmu (knowledge), Kasih sayang (loving), Harapan (hope), Latihan dan intervensi (training and intervention), Amanah (Trust), and Sokongan (Support).…”

“…It is shown that ability to communicate and socialise are important to therapy practitioners. Next, Bujang et al (2020) stated that knowledge is one of the ways to handle children with ASD in his concept IKHLAS. In addition, social interaction, communicative skills, and behavioural difficulties are the most focused programmes in rehabilitation centres (Ceccarelli et al, 2020).…”

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) (2021) generally describes ASD as people suffering from participating in social interaction and communication; a part of ASD involves individuals exhibiting certain behaviours or patterns of atypical activities, such as poor transitioning from one activity to another, focusing on details, and expressing unusual reactions towards sensations. Bujang et al (2020) stated that individuals diagnosed with ASD may also experience difficulties in obtaining an education.…”

“…Ramachandram (2019) cautions on the rise of ASD-diagnosed cases among children in Malaysia and there is a growing concern for more interventions to be taken to help these children. This is certainly true as Bujang et al (2020) highlighted more than 13,000 families across Malaysia are having a challenging time taking care of their autistic children. The major focus is on providing support and care for their ASD children.…”