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04-07-2015 | Original Paper

Support Needs of Families Living with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Billie Margaret Jean Searing, Fiona Graham, Rebecca Grainger

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 11/2015

Abstract

This study examined the perceived availability and helpfulness of supports used by caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in New Zealand, particularly for caregivers who are Māori, and who live rurally. Caregivers (N = 92) completed the Family Support Scale with comparisons analysed using t tests. Free text comments were invited and analysed using a general inductive approach. More support was perceived as available by Non-Māori than Māori p = 0.03, 95 % CI (0.21, 3.88). Spouses were rated as the most helpful support. Professional helpers were rated as ‘somewhat helpful’. Helpful support emphasised caring, knowledge and accessibility. Ethnic differences in perceptions of support endorse calls for culturally tailored supports. Informal supports are highly valued however professional supports require development to better meet caregiver needs.

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Titel: Support Needs of Families Living with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Billie Margaret Jean Searing
Fiona Graham
Rebecca Grainger
Publicatiedatum: 04-07-2015
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 11/2015
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2516-4

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