https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12809/243 2026-04-04T01:41:48Z 2026-04-04T01:41:48Z Doğan, Serap Şahin, Candan Hasret Ergenekon, Yasemin https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12809/10461 2022-12-27T11:09:00Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Views and experiences of individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their mothers during the COVID-19 pandemic Doğan, Serap; Şahin, Candan Hasret; Ergenekon, Yasemin Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is thought to have a variety of effects on people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The purpose of this study was to look into the perspectives and experiences of people with ASD and their mothers regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: The current study employs a qualitative research approach. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect data. The study included the participation of 16 individuals. Eight of them had ASD, while the remainder were their mothers. Results: The information was divided into two categories: people with ASD and their mothers. The data collected from individuals with ASD were organized into four major themes: (a) the meaning of COVID-19 for them; (b) pandemic activities; (c) measures taken during the pandemic; and (d) pandemic reflection on the school. The data drawn from the mothers of the individuals with ASD were categorized into two themes: (a) the impact of the pandemic and (b) changes in children with ASD during the pandemic. Conclusions: The study results show that individuals with ASD could not perform as many activities during the pandemic as they would usually do. Hence, the results suggested that the participants were adversely affected by the pandemic

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Şahin, Candan Hasret Çolak, Aysun https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12809/10350 2022-11-02T08:45:54Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Training Home Safety Skills to Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Multilevel Mixed Study Şahin, Candan Hasret; Çolak, Aysun Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are known to experience emotional hypo/hypersensitivity, aside from exhibiting restricted and repetitive behaviors. These behaviors prevent them from perceiving and simultaneously responding to environmental stimuli, meaning that they may not notice potential hazards. Children with ASD are in the risk group for home accidents, being unaware of the hazards, and are therefore open to environmental risks. The aim of this study is to determine the needs of families that have children with ASD for home safety skills and to test the effectiveness of the training program prepared. Qualitative, quantitative, and quantitative levels were carried out sequentially in this study conducted with a multilevel mixed design. The findings of the qualitative and quantitative levels revealed that the families were content with taking measures regarding only home accidents, and they were insufficient in providing education. In the last level, the program was effective in the experimental group, and the awareness of the families increased in the interviews. The program, which also aims to prevent home accidents to which children with special needs are exposed, can be applied to children with and without developmental disability through instructive booklets, animations, and videos.

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Akçakaya, Hatice Ergül, Cevriye https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12809/10096 2022-07-18T10:22:56Z 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z

Online Multi-Component Cognitive Strategy Instruction for Cochlear Implant Users: Reading Comprehension Akçakaya, Hatice; Ergül, Cevriye The aim of this study was to examine the effect of online multi-component strategy instruction (MCCSI) on students with cochlear implants (CIs) regarding their reading comprehension. Moreover, it was to examine whether the students maintained and generalized the skills they acquired as well as the student' and their mothers' opinions regarding the intervention. This research was carried out with a multiple probe design across subjects. Three students with CIs who were in the fourth or fifth grade participated in this study. As a result, online MCCSI was found to be effective with a large effect size for all three students, and the students maintained their acquired skills at three and six weeks following the intervention. Additionally, two of the students were able to generalize the strategies they learned. Moreover, the opinions of the participating students and families regarding the social validity of the research were positive.

2022-01-01T00:00:00Z Kaya, Ali Hasret Şahin, Candan https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12809/9582 2021-10-07T09:06:20Z 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z

I did not even receive even a phone call from any institution!’: experiences and recommendations related to disability during COVID-19 Kaya, Ali; Hasret Şahin, Candan Background: Individuals with disabilities and their families, among the disadvantaged groups in society, have encountered increased hardships accessing support and services in various social contexts, such as education, health, transportation, rehabilitation, and social services. Thus, it is essential to examine parents’ experiences as a background catalyzer to improve the currently available services and provide psychological and social support. This study examined the experiences of families of children with disabilities who were in Turkey during the pandemic’s early stages, and yielded suggestions based on these experiences. Method: A phenomenological design was used in this study, and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 parents of children with disabilities. Findings: Three themes emerged from data analysis: (a) quarantine, (b) education, and (c) children with disabilities. Conclusions: The findings revealed the importance of taking necessary precautions for individuals with disabilities and their families to access social services. Additionally, findings underline the essentiality of providing psychological support to families while providing and extending family education.

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