LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR GROWING AUTONOMOUS AMONG AUTISM CHILDREN AT INCLUSIVE PRIMARY SCHOOL OF UNGGUL SAKTI, JAMBI, INDONESIA

This paper based on research examines strategies to foster autism kids in schools with inclusive needs named Unggul Sakti, Jambi, Indonesia. Children with autism generally have difficulty be autonomous. The tutor is required to be able to understand autism children. The purpose of this study is to explore the causal factors and strategies in fostering the autonomous among autistic children in the research location. Using a qualitative approach, with data collection techniques use observation, interviews, and documentation, this study found that the factors improve autonomous among autism children are endogenous and exogenous factors. Endogenous factors are factors derived from students themselves, physiological factors and psychological factors. Physiological factors include the physical condition of students, while psychological factors are talents, interests, independent attitudes, motivation, intelligent. While exogenous factors are family, school and community support. The strategy of teachers in increasing the autonomous of learning for autism children is by teaching children not to depend on others, staying confident in everything, and learning to be able to control themselves, especially emotions and moods that sometimes up and down