ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2022
A community-engaged approach to examining barriers and facilitators to accessing autism services in Korean immigrant families.
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- A preliminary exploration of different coping strategies used by Korean immigrant parents of autistic children in high versus low family quality of life ratings.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2023Article
- Parent reported barriers and facilitators to support services for autistic children in Aotearoa New Zealand.Autism : the international journal of research and practice · 2023Article
- Service access experiences of immigrant and refugee caregivers of autistic children in Canada: A scoping review.PloS one · 2023Article
- Barriers to access and utilization of healthcare services for minority-language speakers with neurodevelopmental disorders: A scoping review.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2022Article
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Abstract
lay abstractPerceptions and experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse groups in accessing autism services in Canada are extremely limited. Thus, this study partnered with a community member to explore Korean immigrant parents' perceptions of barriers and facilitators to accessing autism services in British Columbia, Canada. Interviews were conducted with 20 Korean parents of autistic children. Barriers and facilitators at the system, provider, and family/cultural level were identified. Barriers at the system level included delays and waitlists for services, and ineffective school policies to address child behavioral challenges. At the provider level, barriers included a lack of qualified professionals, negative attitudes, and lack of guidance navigating services. For family/cultural-related barriers, these included language and communication difficulties, out-of-pocket costs, and stigma impeded service access. Facilitators at the system level included family-centered care and prioritization of mental health supports. At the provider level, strengths included culturally competent and bilingual professionals. The family/cultural-related facilitators identified were informal support networks, characteristics of the parent, and connections to cultural community organizations. The findings emphasize the need to understand and consider diverse experiences, preferences, and values in the design and provision of autism services for families and their children.
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