ERIC Number: EJ1373063
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Apr
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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Barriers and Facilitators for Obtaining Support Services among Underserved Families with an Autistic Child: A Systematic Qualitative Review
Wallace-Watkin, Carla; Sigafoos, Jeff; Waddington, Hannah
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v27 n3 p588-601 Apr 2023
Families of autistic children from underserved populations participate in support services at lower rates than other families. To better understand possible reasons for this inequity, we reviewed qualitative studies examining parent-reported barriers and facilitators to accessing and participating in support services. A systematic search identified 18 articles that met inclusion criteria. Resulting thematic analysis located three themes: (a) support service accessibility, (b) diversity of support services, and (c) community. Parents reported that financial pressures, geographic location, and service flexibility influenced their ability to obtain support services. Implications for service delivery and areas for future research are discussed.
Descriptors: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Children, Services, Barriers, Affordances, Access to Health Care, Access to Education, Parent Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Knowledge Level, Geographic Location, Delivery Systems, Social Bias, Social Support Groups, Family Income
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