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Parental Involvement In Early Intervention Programs For Children With Autism, Alexis Bennett
Parental Involvement In Early Intervention Programs For Children With Autism, Alexis Bennett
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This qualitative study explored the perceptions of mental health professionals and practitioners of parental involvement in early intervention programs for children with autism. Interviews were completed with eight mental health professionals and practitioners to better understand the importance of parental involvement, the role parents play within an early intervention program, and the impact parental involvement or lack there of can have on the child’s success developmentally and their success in the early intervention program. The objective of this study was to gain insight into mental health professionals and practitioners perceptions in order to learn ways for social workers and professionals …
Interventions For Multicultural Children With Autism, Stephanie Kitzhaber
Interventions For Multicultural Children With Autism, Stephanie Kitzhaber
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This qualitative study examined the interventions that are helpful when working with multicultural children who have autism and their families. Data was collected through five semi-structured interviews (n=5) with professionals who work with children who have autism, which included a variety of psychotherapists, social workers, mental health practitioners, and counselors. Grounded theory methods and open coding were used to analyze codes in the data to record common themes from the interviews. Themes found from this study were separated into five categories: language, importance of play, family education, gender roles, and stigma. Findings from this study were consistent with some of …
The Somali Community's Experiences With Autism: An Exploratory Study, Jessica Kuenzli
The Somali Community's Experiences With Autism: An Exploratory Study, Jessica Kuenzli
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Recent studies indicate that children of immigrants are up to four times more likely to have an autism diagnosis than the general population (Barnevik-Olsson, Gillbert, & Fernell, 2008). Emerging research demonstrates that Somali immigrants are one of the immigrant groups disproportionally affected by the condition (Minnesota Department of Health, 2009). The purpose of this study was to explore how the Somali community experiences and perceives the condition of autism. The study consisted of interviews with community professionals who work with Somali families affected by autism. The findings of this research indicate that autism is a new concept for many Somali …