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Service Provision for Autism in Mainland China: A Service Providers' Perspective

Service Provision for Autism in Mainland China: A Service Providers' Perspective

Authors :
Sun, Xiang
Allison, Carrie
Auyeung, Bonnie
Matthews, Fiona E.
Murray, Stuart
Baron-Cohen, Simon
Brayne, Carol
Source :
Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal. Jan 2013 34(1):440-451.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with service providers regarding the current healthcare provision and education services for children with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) and their families in mainland China. 10 service providers described the current policy and identified unmet needs within current practice. Providers perceived that children with ASC were an important but under-served group in mainland China. Two levels of service provision related to ASC were identified: (1) healthcare services mainly provided by government authorities; (2) education services mainly provided by the parents of children with ASC. Little cooperation was reported between the two types of providers. The structure of service provision for ASC is under-developed. There is an important need to establish coherent healthcare and education policies to support children with ASC and their families. (Contains 1 table and 1 figure.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0891-4222
Volume :
34
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1003385
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2012.08.010