The Relationship Between Family Interaction Patterns and Pragmatic Abilities of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Surakarta
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| DOI | : | https://doi.org/10.64600/vo3-no1-01-08 |
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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): June
Section: Articles |
| Published | : | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Pages | : | 01-08 |
| Keywords | : | Autism Spectrum Disorder Family Interaction Patterns Pragmatic Ability |
Abstract
Background: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently demonstrate challenges in social communication, especially related to pragmatic language use. The development of these abilities is influenced by individual characteristics and the immediate environment, especially family interaction patterns, which play an important role in providing social communication stimulation. Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between family interaction patterns and the pragmatic skills of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Surakarta. Methods: A quantitative approach was applied in this study using a descriptive correlational and cross-sectional design. Data were gathered from 60 respondents using structured questionnaires and observation sheets and subsequently analyzed with the Spearman Rank correlation test. Results: The results showed that family interaction patterns were categorized as moderately supportive in 41 families (68.3%), supportive in 12 families (20%), and less supportive in 7 families (11.7%). The pragmatic abilities of children with ASD were categorized as moderate in 43 children (71.7%), good in 8 children (13.3%), and low in 9 children (15.0%). Based on the Spearman Rank correlation test, a correlation coefficient of r = 0.786 and a p-value of 0.000 were obtained, indicating a strong positive correlation between family interaction patterns and the pragmatic abilities of children with ASD. Conclusion:The findings demonstrate a strong and statistically significant association between family interaction patterns and the pragmatic abilities of children with ASD in Surakarta. A higher level of supportive family interaction is associated with enhanced pragmatic abilities among children.
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