TY  - THES
T1  - A case study on special clothing needs of children with autism
A1  - Talampas, Jenina Reyes
A2  - Florendo, Raquel B.
LA  - English
UL  - https://tuklas.up.edu.ph/Record/UP-99796217608852767
AB  - The research is a case study conducted to identify the special clothing needs of children with autism. Specifically, the researcher intends to determine the fit, color and fabric of the clothes preferred by the autistic child. The primary subject of the case study is a six year old boy identified with autism. The subject displayed impairment in speech communication and disinterest in socialization. Currently, he is taking speech therapy at the Center for Holistic Intervention Plans and Services, Inc. The research format is a case study which assess the clothing needs of a child with autism. Interviews, surveys, inventory inspections and ocular observations were used to gather the data. The respondents of the study included parents of the child and the child's speech therapy teacher. Ocular in site observations with the child were also conducted in order to provide in depth understanding of the preferred choices of the subject. The data obtained were presented in a  tabulated matrix which coded, ordered and summarized using percentage and frequency. The results of the study showed that children with autism encounter difficulties and problems in dressing and undressing specifically in discriminating front and back of the clothes resulting to delays. In addition, fit is the most prioritized factor in the selection of clothes of the child. Children with autism are sensitive to care and brand labels touching their nape. Furthermore, prints, images and captions stimulate the special child's interests and attention. The following summary of results determines the clothing preferences of children with autism: 1) Comfort is a special clothing need of children with autism. The following factors affect comfort: a) care and brand labels hanging at the garments of children with autism serve as irritants to these children, making them comfortable; b) Loose fitting shirts are key choices; c) Cotton blended fabrics are preferred; d) Children with autism encounter difficulties in discriminating the front and back of clothes. This problem provides delays during dressing 2) Clothing attributes such as color and print were also studied: a) common colors of t-shirt were red, yellow and blue; b) Prints, images and captions stimulate the autistic children's interests and attention; c) Prints also assisted the subject in distinguishing front and back of garments.
NO  - Thesis (BSCT)--University of the Philippines Diliman
CN  - LG 993.5 2009 C56 T35
KW  - Autistic children : Clothing.
ER  -