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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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21-01-2022 | Original Paper

Differences in Processes Underlying Autism Service Engagement Among Latina and Non-Latina Mothers

Auteurs: Monica L. Gordillo, Andrea Chu, Kristin Long

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 12/2022

Abstract

Latino children on the autism spectrum experience less access to autism services and more barriers to service-use than non-Latino White children. Yet, existing research leaves unanswered questions about how cultural, family, and service system-level processes contribute to autism service-use disparities. This study aimed to qualitatively explore how Latina and non-Latina mothers experience similar encounters with autism services. Twenty Latina and non-Latina mothers completed semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences accessing services. Data were analyzed using applied thematic analysis. Ethnicity-based differences emerged in mothers’ service-use motivations (i.e., desiring ongoing support vs. eventual departure), service evaluations (i.e., dissatisfaction vs. satisfaction), and service-seeking approaches (i.e., proactive vs. reactive). Findings illustrate how these processes underlying service engagement may contribute to service disparities for Latino children.

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Titel: Differences in Processes Underlying Autism Service Engagement Among Latina and Non-Latina Mothers
Auteurs: Monica L. Gordillo
Andrea Chu
Kristin Long
Publicatiedatum: 21-01-2022
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 12/2022
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-05403-z

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