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Informal Caregivers’ Of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Experiences Of Social Inclusion Policy In The Province Of Ontario, Heather L.M. Church Jun 2019

Informal Caregivers’ Of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Experiences Of Social Inclusion Policy In The Province Of Ontario, Heather L.M. Church

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Social inclusion for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a widely

accepted social value. Policy implementation impacts on health, experience of inclusion and on individuals and caregivers.

Method. This study used a qualitative directed content analysis to analyse the needs, care, services and policy which influence the care and support of adults with ASD in the Province of Ontario. Caregivers of adults with ASD were interviewed to determine: a) how the Services and Supports to Promote the Social Inclusion of Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act, 2008, is experienced and b) has influenced how they and their loved ones with …