Parents’ experiences of screening, diagnosis, and intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 9051082 |
|---|---|
| Authors | H Yi (0000-0003-4724-5235), Queenie K Y Siu (0009-0006-1387-3531), Olivia M Y Ngan (0000-0002-2258-0806, Center for Practical Bioethics), Dorothy F Y Chan |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 90 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 297-311 |
| Publication date | 2020-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Journal of Orthopsychiatry (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-9432 • E-ISSN: 1939-0025 |
| Publisher | American Psychological Association (APA) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1037/ort0000433 |
| PMID | 31829647 |
| OpenAlex | W2995924508 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
This mixed-methods study aimed to explore the experiences of screening, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) among 249 parents of children with ASD in Hong Kong. Participants completed a survey and responded to open-ended questions regarding their experiences and views of ASD service provision. The quantitative analysis focused on (a) assessing parents' experiences of key milestones, including the time to access, professional support and consultation, referral and follow-up, and (b) examining the correlates of the milestone experiences. Qualitative themes focused on the contexts of parents' difficulties and views of ASD service provision. A joint display presented the integration of converging the quantitative and qualitative data. There were significant delays from screening and diagnosis to intervention due to limited resources for ASD. Although the government surveillance system facilitated access to screening, a delay in the entry to intervention remained. Parents' narratives of frustration and confusion with ASD services reflected a lack of a coherent system for diagnosis and family needs assessment. Quality service provision for ASD requires integrated efforts of early identification, referral, and psychoeducational family support. Unbalanced resources between screening and intervention in public pediatric care settings should be addressed to meet the unmet needs of children with ASD. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved)
Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Family medicine · Intervention (counseling) · MEDLINE · Milestone · Psychiatry · PsycINFO · Qualitative research · Referral · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child and Adolescent Health · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,2 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2024 (4) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |