PEMBANGUNAN FIZIKAL KANAK-KANAK AUTISTIK MENURUT PENDEKATAN ILMU ISLAM DAN BARAT. (Malay)

BRUNEI; INDONESIA; MALAYSIA

In general, children with Autism experience developmental issues in many aspects, such as physical developmental delays. Western scholars have researched various interventions and therapies including play therapy, exercise and other forms of physical therapies to support the physical development of these children. In line with the current advancements and globalisation, the knowledge on inclusion and improvement of physical development therapy approaches have garnered interests in Southeast Asian countries like Brunei, Malaysia and Indonesia, where there are interest towards approaches that acknowledge the culture, religious belief and the social life of the community. This study adopted the qualitative research design and the case study method. Interviews were conducted with four teachers from Faqeh foundation who have experiences in dealing with Autistic children. The data obtained were found to reach saturation, the point during the data development where new themes can not be be generated from the data obtained anymore. The data were then divided into the research theme and sub-theme. The study found that the Faqeh foundation uses various physical development approaches, particularly play therapy and exercises. These western based approaches are integrated with approaches and rituals based on Islamic beliefs, like zikr (short prayers) and salawat (praises to the prophet). Furthermore, the data obtained from the recorded interview demonstrate that Autistic children who went through these therapeutic approaches have shown significant physical improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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