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ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2024

Caregiver-centred empowerment for families raising autistic children: A qualitative case study from Argentina.

Zsófia Szlamka, Cukier Sebastián, Charlotte Hanlon, Rosa A Hoekstra

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Article in Autism : the international journal of research and practice, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 3 countries.

Zsófia SzlamkaKing's College London, UK.ORCID 0000-0003-1677-0811
Cukier SebastiánAdolescentes y Adultos con Condiciones del Espectro Autista, Argentina.
Charlotte HanlonKing's College London, UK.
Rosa A HoekstraKing's College London, UK.ORCID 0000-0002-1333-9762
King's College London · GBHospital Pedro de Elizalde · AR

Funding

Wellcome Trust
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

lay abstractCaregivers of children with developmental disabilities, including autism, often struggle to access services, information and resources in Argentina. Little is known about how caregivers can be empowered to support their children as they wish to in the Argentinian setting. We spoke with 32 people online to understand existing and potential practices of supporting caregivers. The people we spoke with included caregivers, health service providers, non-governmental organisations' representatives providing services or technical support, special education teachers and policy representatives. Participants said that poverty, and inequalities in accessing support, impact how caregivers can support their children. They mentioned examples that help caregivers feel empowered, such as peer support groups and caregiver training. Many caregivers spoke about how they became advocates for their children and how they developed initiatives such as advocacy campaigns and well-being support groups. Caregivers in Argentina may be empowered in various ways, and the following strategies can improve empowerment: strengthening collaboration between professionals and caregivers; focusing on caregiver mental health; and addressing the profound impact of poverty on the quality of life of families.

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Autistic DisorderCaregiversEmpowermentQualitative ResearchAdultArgentinaChildFemaleHumansMalePovertyPower, PsychologicalQuality of LifeSelf-Help GroupsSocial SupportadvocacyArgentinaautism spectrum disorderdevelopmental disabilitiesempowerment

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PMID38500316
PMCPMC11497749
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