Digital Media Usage in The Autism Spectrum Disorder Patients Care

Abstract

This article aims to present the conditions of using digital media to provide information in the care of patients with autism in various contexts. Nowadays. Autism Spectrum Disorder patient have increasing frequently, both in Thailand and abroad. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a child developmental syndrome that show disability clearly in learning and socializing. It can divide into 5 symptoms by following the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: 5^th edition (DSM-5): Autistic, Asperger Syndrome, Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD) and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified(PDD-NOS). Treatment in childhood help patient’s development better and support them to living and fit in society. Because of this, information is exchanged. information and knowledge Mutual interaction between parents, carers or individuals involved in the treatment of autism patients through digital media such as social media is therefore important. Cause it is one of the most accessible types of digital media. widespread to all levels Whether an organization or an individual for public relations purposes. exchange information with each other including searching for essential information by discussing and asking in any field they want about ASD. This article aims to explore and analyze the dissemination and exchange of information among parents of autistic patients both in the media. social network and websites presented in Thailand and overseas.