Support Needs of Families Living with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Billie Margaret Jean Searing
Fiona Graham
Rebecca Grainger
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[1] University of Otago,Rehabilitation Teaching and Research Unit, Department of Medicine
来源：
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | 2015年 / 45卷
关键词：
Autism Spectrum Disorder; Social support; Māori; Rural; New Zealand;
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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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页码：3693 / 3702
页数：9
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