PENGEMBANGAN PANDUAN PROGRAM TOILET TRAINING ANAK AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) BAGI ORANG TUA

DEVELOPMENT OF TOILET TRAINING PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM CHILDREN DISORDER (ASD) FOR PARENTS

Pengetahuan orang tua tentang toilet training pada anak Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) yang masih
kurang, menjadi kendala dalam mempengaruhi dan menentukan perkembangan anak pada masa selanjutnya.
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan panduan program toilet training khusus bagi orang tua anak
dengan ASD. Pendekatan pengembangan panduan ini dilakukan secara langsung, yaitu anak diajarkan tentang
langkah-langkah toilet training dengan mempraktekannya secara langsung. Panduan program ini dirancang dengan
mempertimbangkan karakteristik khusus anak dengan ASD, seperti kecenderungan terhadap rutinitas, sensitivitas
sensorik, dan kesulitan dalam beradaptasi dengan perubahan. Dengan adanya program ini dapat membantu
mempermudah orang tua dalam meningkatkan kemandirian serta kedisiplinan anak saat buang air sesuai jadwal.
Panduan program ini menggunakan metode pengembangan model Thiagarajan, dimana hanya menggunakan 3
tahap yaitu define, design, dan develop. Data hasil penelitian diperoleh dari validasi ahli materi dan validasi ahli
media dengan menggunakan instrumen penilaian angket tertutup. Skala penilaian menunjukkan tingkat kelayakan
produk. Hasil validasi ahli meateri menunjukkan kriteria penilaian 3 “SETUJU”, validasi ahli media menunjukkan
kriteria penilaian yang berbeda, namun memenuhi kriteria kelyakan, sehingga dapat disimpulkan bahwa
pengembangan panduan program toilet training anak autism spectrum disorder agi orang tua layak digunakan
sebagai sarana orang tua.

Kata Kunci : Auitism Spectrum Disorder, Orang Tua, Panduan Program Toilet Training

The low knowledge of parents about toilet training in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is
an obstacle in influencing and determining the development of children in the future. This study aims to develop
guidelines for specific toilet training programs for parents of children with ASD. The approach to developing this
guide is done directly, in which children are taught about the steps of toilet training by practicing them directly.
This program guide was designed taking into account the special characteristics of children with ASD, such as a
tendency to routine, sensory sensitivity, and difficulty adapting to change. With this program, it can help make it
easier for parents to increase their child's independence and discipline when defecating on schedule. This program
guide uses the Thiagarajan model development method, which only uses 3 stages, namely define, design, and
develop. The research data were obtained from the validation of material experts and media expert validation
using a closed questionnaire assessment instrument. The rating scale shows the level of product feasibility. The
results of the validation by the meatery expert showed the 3rd assessment criterion “AGREE”, the media expert
validation showed different assessment criteria, but met the eligibility criteria, so it can be concluded that the
development of a toilet training program guide for children with autism spectrum disorder for parents is
appropriate to be used as a means for parents.

Keywords: Auitism Spectrum Disorder, Parents, Toilet Training Program Guide.