PENGEMBANGAN MODEL TERAPI NILAI TAUHID BERBASIS AL-QUR’AN BAGI ANAK DENGAN SPEKTRUM AUTISME DI KUTTAB IBNU KATSIR KENDARI

Abstract

This study aims to formulate a spiritual-educational approach based on tawhid values and the Qur’an for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at Kuttab Ibnu Katsir Kendari. The focuses on understanding the conceptual foundation, forms of implementation, and children’s initial responses to the internalization of tawhid values within an inclusive Islamic education context. A qualitative descriptive design was employed, with data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. Research informants included Qur’an teachers, parents of children with ASD, and an expert in Islamic psychology. The findings indicate that the application of tawhid values through a simple, affective, and gradual approach contributes to positive initial responses among children with ASD, such as improved emotional calmness, learning focus, and basic spiritual engagement. The main components of the approach include Qur’anic auditory stimulation, basic tawhid instruction, light makharij practice, short supplications and dhikr, and brief Qur’anic storytelling. Teachers play a significant role as spiritual mediators in creating a safe, compassionate, and consistent learning environment. Expert validation suggests that the proposed model is conceptually relevant and contextually appropriate for inclusive Islamic education, although it has not yet been tested using an experimental design. This study concludes that tawhid values have potential as a spiritual-educational framework to support self-regulation and early spiritual identity formation in children with ASD. Limitations include the number of participants, the duration of the study, and the absence of long-term outcome measurement. Future research is recommended to employ longitudinal or quasi-experimental designs to examine the effectiveness of the model more comprehensively.