Proper

Abstract

In this study, we attempted to discuss the necessity of the study regarding the parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We insisted that the studies on parents of children with ASD was necessary for understanding children with ASD and their parents intensively. For the purpose of this study, we explored several domestic studies related to the parents of children with ASD. We reviewed the articles related to parents of children with ASD according to journals and research methods. The results of this study were as follows. First, domestic journals on parents of children with ASD were divided as three types, the journals related to autism, the journals related to special education, and others. Based on the classification of journals, we mentioned that the articles regarding ASD had been published in various journals including the journal directly related to ASD. Second, regarding research methods, we found that investigation and experimental research methods were mainly adopted as research methods. We insist that further literature review is necessary for understanding parents of children with ASD. In addition, we claim that it is necessary to conduct literature review through more systematic and extensive analysis such as meta-analysis.