ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2015
"On the Sidelines": Access to Autism-Related Services in the West Bank.
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- Effectiveness of interventions for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in high-income vs. lower middle-income countries: An overview of systematic reviews and research papers from LMIC.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Pooled it
- First Impressions Count: A Systematic Literature Review Exploring Parents of Autistic Children's First Encounters With Healthcare Professionals.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Experiences of telehealth-delivered occupational performance coaching among Palestinian mothers of autistic children: a qualitative study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Social inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorders and mothers' mental health in two Arabic-speaking countries: a mediational model of culture and resilience.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2024Article
- Urban and rural differences in needs, service use and satisfaction among caregivers of autistic children in Morocco.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2024Article
- The Diagnostic Process for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Preliminary Study of Jordanian Parents' Perspectives.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Attitudes Towards Evidence-Based Practice of Professionals Working with Children and Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Bangladesh.Administration and policy in mental health · 2022Article
- Navigating the Ghanaian health system: stories from families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2022Article
- Cultural Experiences of Arab American Caregivers Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Article
- The availability of services for children with autism spectrum disorder in a Saudi population.Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia) · 2016Article
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Abstract
We examined access to autism-related services among Palestinians (N = 24) raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the West Bank. Using qualitative methods, we identified five primary interview themes. Poor screening, diagnostic, and psychoeducational practices were prevalent, as parents reported service providers minimized parental concerns and communicated ineffectively with the caregivers regarding treatment options. Geographic barriers and financial burdens prevented many families from seeking or maintaining services. Limited service availability was a dominant barrier: parents reported limited or denied access to education, community-based services, and ASD-specific interventions. Consequently, several families noted their children did not receive any services whatsoever. Research, practices and policies to address the shortage of services for children with ASD are urgently needed in the West Bank.
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