Research Article
Descriptive Characteristics of Cognitive Impairment in Autistic Children (A Descriptive Study at Gilang Ramadhan School Band-GRSB)
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354286, author={Nailul Fauziah and Endang Sri Indrawati and Adi Dinardinata}, title={Descriptive Characteristics of Cognitive Impairment in Autistic Children (A Descriptive Study at Gilang Ramadhan School Band-GRSB)}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Psychological Studies, ICPSYCHE 2024, 24 -- 25 July 2024, Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={ICPSYCHE}, year={2024}, month={12}, keywords={cognitive impairments; autistic children; descriptive study}, doi={10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354286} }- Nailul Fauziah
Endang Sri Indrawati
Adi Dinardinata
Year: 2024
Descriptive Characteristics of Cognitive Impairment in Autistic Children (A Descriptive Study at Gilang Ramadhan School Band-GRSB)
ICPSYCHE
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.24-7-2024.2354286
Abstract
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) exhibit diverse cognitive challenges, particularly in attention and short-term memory. This study aims to describe the cognitive impairments of children with ASD at Gilang Ramadhan School Band (GRSB), focusing on attention and memory limitations. Using a descriptive qualitative approach, the research involved observations of ten autistic children and focus group discussions with their parents (10 parents) and therapists (2 therapists). Data were collected using an observation checklist measuring cognitive aspects such as attention, concentration, and memory, alongside interviews guided by cognitive ability frameworks. Data analysis included reduction and presentation of data from both observations and interviews. The findings indicate that children with ASD at GRSB face significant difficulties in attention, concentration, and memory retention. These impairments suggest that more specialized interventions are necessary to enhance their learning outcomes.
