Future Directions

Based on the feedback received from the participants, it was unanimously agreed that the workshop has successfully facilitated improvements in parent-child relations and communication. This positive outcome has raised an important question: can these favorable results be replicated and applied to other families and individuals with ASD? In light of this, there is an intention to expand the target audience of the workshop in order to reach a wider demographic.

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Furthermore, the participants expressed their concerns about the cost associated with attending such workshops. They noted that the expenses involved often pose a significant financial burden. To address this issue and make the workshop more accessible, a plan has been devised to collaborate with community centers. These centers, which are willing to provide venues and materials at a reduced cost, will enable the workshop to be more affordable and inclusive, even without relying solely on college funding.

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By implementing these measures and expanding the workshop's reach, it is hoped that the positive outcomes observed in parent-child relations and communication will be generalized to a broader ASD population, promoting healthier family dynamics and fostering better interpersonal connections within communities.

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Tentative date: Mid-July (during the summer holiday)

Potential collaborator: People Service Center, whose major service group is underprivileged families

Recruitment channel: Facebook groups focusing of parent-child relation issue/ members of community centers in collaboration

While the outcomes of the program have revealed that parents perceive a positive improvement in their relationship with their children, it is crucial to acknowledge the inherent limitation of a small participant cohort within our workshop. As our project focuses on enhancing the relationship between children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents, the target audience was intentionally restricted to families with ASD members. However, this deliberate selection strategy raises concerns about potential selection biases, wherein the program's results may be unduly influenced by the specific characteristics and circumstances of this particular group.

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Moreover, it is worth noting that a subset of participants disclosed prior experiences in the arts, which introduces an additional factor that could potentially impact the observed outcomes. The influence of their previous artistic exposure on the results obtained cannot be disregarded. To address these concerns and bolster the program's validity and generalizability, it is imperative to adopt a comprehensive approach. This can be achieved by actively recruiting a larger and more diverse range of participants, particularly families with limited exposure to art creation. By expanding the participant pool, we can minimize the potential influence of selection biases and achieve a more robust assessment of the workshop's effectiveness.

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By increasing both the quantity and variety of participants, we can mitigate the impact of selection biases and enhance the reliability and applicability of the program's outcomes. This comprehensive approach will enable a more comprehensive exploration of the workshop's impact on parent-child relationships within the ASD community. It will also ensure that the conclusions drawn from the program are more representative and can be more confidently applied to a broader population.

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In summary, to address the limitations posed by a small participant size and potential selection biases, it is crucial to recruit a larger and more diverse group of families, particularly those with limited exposure to art creation. This will enable a more comprehensive assessment of the workshop's effectiveness, leading to more reliable and generalizable outcomes.