KOMUNIKASI YANG TERJALIN ANTARA TERAPIS DENGAN ANAK PENYANDANG AUTISME DI TERAPI RUMAH MENTARI

Abstract

This research aims to explain the communication that exists between therapists and children with autism at Rumah Mentari Therapy using Relational Dialectics Theory. The research conducted was descriptive qualitative in nature using purposive sampling technique. The results of the research show that the communication that exists between therapists and children with autism in Rumah Mentari therapy is included in therapeutic communication which is used in accordance with the aim of healing, changing the patient's mindset and attitude towards a better, positive direction.

Keywords: Dialegtical relationships, Therapeutic Communication for Children with Autism, Interpersonal Communication