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ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2024

Racial and Practical Barriers to Diagnostic and Treatment Services for Black Families of Autistic Youth: A Mixed-Method Exploration.

Harlee Onovbiona, Lauren Quetsch, Rebecca Bradley

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Article in Journal of autism and developmental disorders, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 14 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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14 citing papers in PubMed, 16 citations in OpenAlex.

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  14. Resilience and strengths in the Black autism community in the United States: A scoping review.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2024
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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Harlee OnovbionaUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA. honovbio@uark.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4590-791X
Lauren QuetschUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA.
Rebecca BradleyUniversity of Arkansas, Fayetteville, USA.
University of Arkansas at Fayetteville · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The present study explored the role race-related barriers and practical barriers to treatment participation play in treatment effectiveness and satisfaction among Black families with autistic youth using a mixed-method approach. In a sample of Black caregivers with autistic youth (N = 101), multiple regressions were conducted to examine the impact of reported racial and practical barriers on parental stress, treatment effectiveness, and treatment satisfaction. Caregivers provided further narratives on their experience navigating diagnostic and treatment services in qualitative interviews. The study demonstrated that Black caregivers of autistic youth are still encountering several racial and logistical barriers when seeking treatment and diagnostic services for their children. These barriers negatively impact caregiver stress and caregiver perceived treatment quality. Contrary to the barriers and stress experienced by Black caregivers, caregivers are generally satisfied with the treatments they are utilizing and find them helpful. The narratives told by caregivers further elucidate the tumultuous experiences of Black caregivers as they seek diagnostic and treatment services for their children. An experience that may be worsened by family, professional, and systemic barriers, and can be improved by advocacy, acceptance, peer and community support, and increased knowledge. Black families of autistic youth call for increased compassion, support, training, and humility among professionals who serve autistic youth.

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Autistic DisorderBlack or African AmericanCaregiversHealth Services AccessibilityAdolescentAdultChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedParentsQualitative ResearchStress, PsychologicalAutism spectrum disorderBarriersBlack familiesCultureTreatment

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