Religious Guidance in Improving Prayer Skills in Students with Autism

Abstract

This study aims to determine the implementation, supporting and inhibiting factors, and results of religious guidance in improving prayer skills among autistic students at SLB (Special School) Negeri Cileunyi Bandung. The method used in this study was qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques conducted through observation and interviews. The results of this study indicate that the implementation of religious guidance by guidance counselors at SLB Negeri Cileunyi can improve the prayer skills of autistic students. This is demonstrated by the implementation of various direct methods, including group and individual strategies, classical methods, and drill or habituation methods. There are supporting and inhibiting factors within the elements of religious guidance. The results obtained show that students have improved in terms of prayer movements and recitations, as well as social interaction, communication, behavior, sensory motor skills, and independence.