DIR/Foortime pristup u radu s djecom s poremećajem iz spektra autizma: iskustva roditelja

master's thesis

• Title (english): DIR/Floortime approach in working with children with autism spectrum disorder: parents' experiences
• Author: Ivana Maradin
• Mentor: Ana Tokić Milaković (mentor)
• Committee member: Ana Tokić Milaković (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Kristina Urbanc (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Koraljka Modić Stanke (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Law; (Social Work Studies); Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-09-16, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social Activities

Abstract

DIR/Floortime model, razvojni je, individualno diferencijalni, na odnosima utemeljen tretman za djecu s poremećajem iz spektra autizma koji se fokusira na unaprjeđenje djetetova cjelokupnog razvojnog funkcioniranja (Greenspan i sur., 2004.). U središtu DIR/Floortime modela jest Floortime, tehnika putem koje dijete uz pomoć terapeuta i roditelja savladava vještine i unaprjeđuje emocionalne, socijalne i intelektualne kapacitete. Iako je DIR/Floortime pristup sve češće u primjeni u Republici Hrvatskoj, nedostaje znanstvenih radova koji govore o njegovoj primjeni. Cilj ovog istraživanja bio je dobiti uvid u iskustva roditelja s primjenom DIR/Floortime pristupa u radu s djecom kojoj je dijagnosticiran poremećaj iz spektra autizma. Podaci su prikupljeni putem online upitnika, a u istraživanju je sudjelovalo 17 roditelja. Za obradu podataka korištena je tematska analiza. Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su raznolika iskustva uključenosti u terapijske susrete, ali dominiraju pozitivna iskustva u odnosu s terapeutom. Nadalje, roditelji su implementirali naučene postavke Floortime modela kod kuće, uglavnom za vrijeme igre, ali i za vrijeme obavljanja svakodnevnih aktivnosti. Usprkos tome što roditeljima veliki izazov predstavlja implementacija Floortime-a izvan kuće, većina je roditelja kod svoje djece primijetila određeni napredak u razvoju i zadovoljni su ovakvim pristupom.

Abstract (english)

DIR/Floortime model is a developmental, individual-difference, relationship-based treatment used in working with children with autism spectrum disorder that focuses on improving the child's overall developmental functioning (Greenspan at al., 2004.). Floortime is central to the DIR/Floortime model. It is a technique used by therapists and parents that helps children with autism spectrum disorder to master skills and to gain higher levels of social, emotional, and intellectual capacities. Although DIR/Floortime approach is a fairly used approach in working with children with autism spectrum disorder in Croatia, there is a lack of studies regarding this approach. The aim of this study was to explore parents' experiences in the implementation of the DIR/Floortime approach in working with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. An online questionnaire was used to collect data and 17 parents participated in this study. Thematic analysis was undertaken to analyse data. The findings indicate different experiences of parental involvement during Floortime sessions with therapists, but positive experiences with the therapist prevail. Furthermore, parents conducted Floortime interventions at home, mostly during play, but also during other
everyday activities. Although parents had some difficulties implementing DIR/Floortime approach outside their home, most parents have noticed some developmental progress in their child and are rather satisfied with this approach.

• Keywords: DIR/Floortime model; poremećaj spektra autizma; iskustva roditelja; tematska analiza
• Keywords (english): DIR/Floortime model; autism spectrum disorder; parents' experience; thematic analysis
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:199:560629
• Study programme: Title: Social Work; Study programme type: university; Study level: graduate; Academic / professional title: magistar/magistra socijalnog rada (magistar/magistra socijalnog rada)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Closed access
• Created on: 2021-09-29 15:21:21