Quality of Life Children with Autism in Dhaka District

Abstract

Background: The quality of life (QoL) for children with ASD has emerged as an important area of research, as it encompasses multiple dimensions such as physical, emotional, social, and educational well-being. ASD is a developmental disorder characterized by social communication deficits, repetitive behaviors, and restricted interests. This research aims to fill this gap by assessing the various dimensions of QoL, including physical health, emotional well-being, social relationships, and school functioning. Aims: To measure the quality of life of Children with autism in Dhaka district. Methodology: The study was conducted using cross-sectional quantitative study design through a face-to-face survey among 99 participants who are parents of children with ASD. The age range of the children was 8-12 years. A pediatric quality-of-life inventory scale was used to measure the quality of life of children with ASD in the Dhaka district. Descriptive analysis was used by using SPSS-25 to analyze the data. Results: Children with ASD reported better quality of life in terms of their physical functioning, 82.80%. However, children may face some difficulties in school functioning, 72.70%, such as concentration, keeping up with academic demands, or adapting to the school environment. Children with ASD face challenges in social interactions or relationships with peers, 20.20%, and emotional difficulties, 21.20%, . Conclusion: This study revealed that children with ASD experienced lower psychosocial health. Physical function is 82.8%, emotional function is 21.2%, social function is 20.2%, and school function is 72.7%. Quality of life of children with autism in Dhaka district 49.2% Keywords: Autism Spectrum disorder, Quality of life