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Barriers and facilitators for obtaining support services among underserved families with an autistic child: A
Carla Wallace-Watkin1, Jeff Sigafoos1, Hannah Waddington1
1Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Lay Abstract:
Families from underrepresented ethnic or racial groups and those with limited financial resources could experience more difficulty in accessing support services for their autistic child due to certain types of barriers. We searched academic journals, websites, and other sources for studies which looked at what barriers might be present for such families and what might help families access support services for their autistic child. The search found 18 studies. Results from each study were examined and coded into themes. Parents reported that accessibility, diversity of support services, and stigma influenced their experiences with support services. We discuss what these findings might mean for future research and for service delivery.
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