"On the Sidelines": Access to Autism-Related Services in the West Bank

被引:18
作者
Dababnah, Sarah [1 ]
Bulson, Kathleen [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Maryland, Sch Social Work, Baltimore, MD 21201 USA
关键词
Autism; ASD; West Bank; Palestinians; Caregivers; Access; SPECTRUM DISORDERS; DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES; FAMILY IMPACT; CHILDREN; HEALTH; CARE; QUALITY; PERCEPTIONS; DIAGNOSIS; PARENTS;
D O I
10.1007/s10803-015-2538-y
中图分类号
B844 [发展心理学(人类心理学)];
学科分类号
040202 ;
摘要
We examined access to autism-related services among Palestinians (N = 24) raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the West Bank. Using qualitative methods, we identified five primary interview themes. Poor screening, diagnostic, and psychoeducational practices were prevalent, as parents reported service providers minimized parental concerns and communicated ineffectively with the caregivers regarding treatment options. Geographic barriers and financial burdens prevented many families from seeking or maintaining services. Limited service availability was a dominant barrier: parents reported limited or denied access to education, community-based services, and ASD-specific interventions. Consequently, several families noted their children did not receive any services whatsoever. Research, practices and policies to address the shortage of services for children with ASD are urgently needed in the West Bank.
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页码:4124 / 4134
页数:11
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