ERIC Number: EJ1186716
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Publication Date: 2018
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A Pilot Study of Social Inclusion and Quality of Life for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Due, Clemence; Goodwin Smith, Ian; Allen, Penny; Button, Eleanor; Cheek, Colleen; Quarmby, Lyndsay; Stephens, Miranda; Paku, Sofia; Ferguson, Sarah; Fordyce, Kathryn
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, v43 n1 p73-82 2018
Background: Access to both childcare and early intervention for pre-school children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be difficult for parents or carers and may impact on parental social inclusion and wellbeing. There is limited research investigating how specialist centres offering both services may impact on parental outcomes. Method: Parents whose children were attending such a specialised childcare setting in two states in Australia (Tasmania and South Australia) were invited to participate in a mixed-methods study investigating quality of life (Qol), social inclusion and perceptions of the centres. Results: Parents had typically low levels of QoL but reported a range of benefits from receiving services, including increased levels of community participation and increased competence and confidence in themselves as parents. Conclusions: Childcare centres offering specialist multi-disciplinary early intervention and parental support are valued by parents and assist with social inclusion.
Descriptors: Parents, Quality of Life, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Mixed Methods Research, Inclusion, Child Care Centers, Parent Attitudes, Attitude Measures, Early Intervention, Young Children, Well Being, Foreign Countries, Employment Level, Social Life, Self Esteem
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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