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Christina Birkin1, Angelika Anderson, Fred Seymour
1Department of Psychology, The University of Auckland, New Zealand. cbirkin@actrix.co.nz
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
|June 24, 2008
Summary
Most families eligible for the EarlyBird autism intervention program do not participate. Key barriers include non-membership, ethnicity, and long wait times, impacting autism support access.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Developmental Disorders
- Intervention Programs
Background:
- The EarlyBird program is a psycho-educational intervention for parents of children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).
- It focuses on enhancing child communication and managing challenging behaviors through behavioral techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate access to the EarlyBird program.
- To identify barriers affecting program uptake, particularly for ethnic minority groups in New Zealand.
Main Methods:
- Two studies examined EarlyBird program access and barriers.
- Study 1 analyzed factors influencing participation; Study 2 qualitatively explored barriers for ethnic minorities.
Main Results:
- Approximately 85% of eligible families do not participate in the EarlyBird program.
- Significant factors for non-participation include not being a member of Autism New Zealand, ethnicity, and extended wait times.
Conclusions:
- A model is proposed to understand factors influencing the uptake of interventions for families with disabled children.
- Addressing identified barriers could improve access to vital support services for families affected by autism.
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