How Filipino parents home educate their children with autism during COVID-19 period

This short article describes how Filipino parents home educate their children with autism during the COVID-19 period. Employing a mainly qualitative research approach, five parents who have children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder were interviewed online. The data were subjected to thematic analysis. The results highlight the following themes: (1) many are better than one in home education during isolation; (2) from struggles with the transition to cultivation of new activities; (3) new social reality in preparation for the post-pandemic period; (4) all forms of home education are essential; and (5) families encouraging families in these tough times. This paper provides insights as regards the home education of children with autism amid the current global emergency.

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This article describes how Filipino parents educate their children with autism during the COVID-19 period. Five parents of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder were interviewed online using a qualitative research approach. Thematic analysis was conducted on the data, revealing important themes in home education and providing insights into educating children with autism in the current global emergency.