Quantitative Profile of Family Acceptance of Children Special Need’s Moslem Parents (Case Study at Rumah Terapi Aura)

Abstract

This is a preliminary research in a series of studies constructing a module based on family inclusion model. Having a qualitative method based on a case study approach, the data was taken from observation, questionnaire-based survey, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The research was conducted in Rumah Terapi Aura (RTA), a therapy center for the children with special needs, involving 30 moslem parents. The results are a Quantitative Profile and Family Acceptance Aspects. It is concluded that parents and families awareness of acceptance children with special needs are from a lack of knowledge and spiritual understanding of God's destiny.

Keywords:

• Family acceptance
• moslem parents
• quantitative profile
• children with special needs

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to Rumah Terapi Aura (RTA) Foundation, where the research was done, especially for the RTA clients parents. Also thanks to the Headmaster of Extraordinary School, SLB ABCD LOB Bandung and the parents. Finally, the Institute for Research and Community Service (LP2M) UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung, which has provided research funding facilities through BOPTN.