ArticleJournal of autism and developmental disorders2026
Parental Perceptions of Community and Professional Attitudes Toward Autism.
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- Brief Report: User Participation in the Iterative Co-Design of Public Child Mental Health Services.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2026Article
- Between neuroaffirmation and access: Parents' experiences of autism caregiving in England.PloS one · 2026Article
- Resilience and Affiliate Stigma Among Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Mediating Role of Life Satisfaction and the Moderating Role of Ostracism.Psychology research and behavior management · 2025Article
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine parent perceptions of professional and community attitudes about autism through the lens of parenting their autistic children from birth through adulthood. Implications of this research may assist with future development and study of professional and community supports of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The study participants consisted of 51 parents who had an adult-aged child on the autism spectrum. One-on-one interviews were conducted with parents about their experiences raising a child with autism. Data were double-coded and analyzed using a qualitative, phenomenological approach to explore parents' experiences with and perceptions of society members' attitudes towards autism. Positive and negative themes were identified across parents' perceptions of professionals and of community members. Themes regarding professional attitudes included cooperating with family requests, presuming competence of individuals with autism, complacency towards the needs of families and individuals with autism, and discrimination towards the individual with autism based on age or level of need. Themes regarding community member attitudes included valuing the strengths of individuals with autism, accommodating autistic differences, intolerance of autistic traits, and prejudice towards individuals with autism. Findings indicate that professional and community members presented with both positive and negative attitudes towards autism and individuals on the autism spectrum, with negative attitudes proving more prevalent in parent recollections. Results suggest a need for further research and related training to improve interactions with and support of individuals with autism and their families.
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