Development of Autistic Students in Nakhon Phanom Special Education Center
Sumintra Phamornpon, Sumalee Sriputtarin, Jaruwan Kheawnamchum

Abstract
Autistic Students could develop to their fullest potential. It required the participation of parental in promoting development. The purposes of this research were (1) to study current situations and desirable situations for parental participation in promoting the development of autistic students, and (2) to study needs for parental participation in promoting the development of autistic students. The statistics used were percentage, mean, standard deviation, and the Index Modified Priority Needs Index (PNImodified). The results were as follows: (1) overall current situations of parental participation in promoting the development of autistic students were at the moderate level, and overall desirable situations of parental participation in promoting the development of autistic students were at the highest level. (2) The top 3 highest needs were participate in promoting the development of autistic students, participate in environmental modifications, and participate in making Individualized Education Program.

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