It Is Not "THEM" and "US" -- Working Together for Sustainable Outcomes for Children with Autism

Autor/in	Dharan, Vijaya
Titel	It Is Not "THEM" and "US" -- Working Together for Sustainable Outcomes for Children with Autism
Quelle	In: Kairaranga, 21 (2020) 1, S.17-28 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1175-9232
Schlagwörter	Autism; Pervasive Developmental Disorders; Family Needs; Childhood Needs; Parent Attitudes; Educational Needs; Student Needs; Teacher Competencies; Caregivers; Training; Faculty Development; Financial Support; Access to Education; Access to Health Care; Foreign Countries; Leisure Time; Skill Development; Parent Role; Parent Education; Mentors; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Childhood; needs; Kindheit; Bedürfnis; Elternverhalten; Educational need; Bildungsbedarf; Lehrkunst; Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Ausbildung; Finanzielle Förderung; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Ausland; Freizeit; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Parental role; Elternrolle; Parents education; Elternbildung; Elternschule; Australien
Abstract	With a conservative estimate of 1 in 100 children thought to be on the autism spectrum (Ministry of Health, n.d.), this article reports on findings from a preliminary exploratory national study of parents of children aged 0-21 with ASD. Using an e-survey questionnaire and focus groups, the study sought to understand the supports that were available to children with autism and their families. More importantly, it explored the supports parents perceived were most useful and effective for their children at home, after school, and in educational settings. The key findings highlighted the need for autism-specific knowledge and training for educators and caregivers, and flexibility of funding for parents to access supports and services that they perceived to be the most useful. These findings were juxtaposed by issues of "availability," "accessibility" and "affordability" of services and supports. There was unequivocal support from participants for a one-stop-shop for better coordination of services, funding flexibility and closer partnerships with families. Implications are discussed and limitations identified. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01