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Ua3/9/5 Special Announcement - Kelly Autism Project, Wku President's Office
Ua3/9/5 Special Announcement - Kelly Autism Project, Wku President's Office
WKU Archives Records
Speech delivered by WKU president Gary Ransdell announcing the beginning of the Kelly Autism Project at Western Kentucky University.
Autism And Its Effects On The Family, Adam M. Hutton
Autism And Its Effects On The Family, Adam M. Hutton
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The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of having a child with autism on the family. The study is comprised of a non-random sample of 21 families with children who have been diagnosed with autism. The parent who is the primary caregiver of these children was interviewed about recognitiorddiagnosis of autism in their child, services accessed, and the impact of having a child with autism on their family. The results of these interviews suggest that families who have a child with autism share many of the same feels of frustration, stress, constant need for schedules, and also …