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A Qualitative Study of Autism Policy in Canada: Seeking Consensus on Children's Services.
- Source :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders; Nov2015, Vol. 45 Issue 11, p3550-3564, 15p, 1 Chart
- Publication Year :
- 2015
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Abstract
- Canadian autism policy has been unusually contentious, with parents resorting to litigation to secure services for their children in several provinces. To ascertain whether consensus was possible on improving services, we conducted an in-depth qualitative interview study with 39 parents, policymakers and researchers across the country. Parents vividly described the stresses of caring for their children, with considerable sympathy from researchers. Policymakers in turn struggled to balance the needs of all children. Yet participants agreed on the need for more comprehensive services across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, and on the need to 'do more for all' children. Our findings suggest that there is an emerging consensus on improving autism services in Canada-which should greatly benefit children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- DIAGNOSIS of autism
TREATMENT of autism
HEALTH policy
MENTAL health services
CHILD health services
AUTISM
GROUNDED theory
HEALTH services accessibility
INTERVIEWING
RESEARCH methodology
MEDICAL needs assessment
PARENTS
POLICY sciences
POLICY science research
QUALITY assurance
QUALITATIVE research
JUDGMENT sampling
DATA analysis
THEMATIC analysis
EARLY medical intervention
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01623257
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Autism & Developmental Disorders
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 110399881
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-015-2502-x