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Autism And The Impact Of The Siblings’ Identities, Marya Dumke
Autism And The Impact Of The Siblings’ Identities, Marya Dumke
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be an overwhelming experience for the caregivers and families of those diagnosed. According to estimates from Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, about 1 in 88 children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder. This is a small, qualitative study that explores the impact ASD has on siblings and their identity development. Previous research regarding this subject has focused primarily on the sibling’s stress and experiences when growing up with a child diagnosed with ASD. However, there is little to no literature on ASD impact on a sibling’s …
School Social Workers’ Role In Supporting Parents Of A Child With Autism, Maureen V. Foster
School Social Workers’ Role In Supporting Parents Of A Child With Autism, Maureen V. Foster
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This quantitative research study explored the role of the school social worker in supporting parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Surveys were emailed to members of the Minnesota School Social Workers Association. Participants were asked to complete the survey if they worked as a school social worker and supported students with ASD. The survey investigated the impact of an ASD diagnosis on the parental stress and what role school social workers had in supporting parents’ needs. The objective of this study was to gain a better understanding of the school social workers’ role and identify what supports …
Parents Perceptions Of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katelyn Retaskie
Parents Perceptions Of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Katelyn Retaskie
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This study examines the parents of children with autism spectrum disorder perspectives on the initial diagnosis. This research is of qualitative design in which four mothers of children with autism were asked a series of interview questions. The results indicate an emotional impact on not only the mothers, but the family as a whole. In addition the results indicate a need for more education around the topic of autism itself. Implications for social work indicate a need for change at the micro, mezzo, and macro levels.
Supporting Families Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marnie Tuenge
Supporting Families Of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Marnie Tuenge
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This qualitative research study examines the challenges that families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face when implementing their child’s treatment objectives. Likewise, this study investigates which strategies families utilize to actively participate in family skill objectives to implement their child’s treatment plan. Three caregivers (two women and one man) were recruited from around the state of Minnesota to participate in this study. A series of open-ended and scaled questions were asked of participants and the interviews were audio-taped for transcribing purposes. A literature review was written to highlight some of the expressed challenges and strategies families utilized and …
The Experiences Of Latino Parents As They Navigate Care For A Child With Autism, Emily Tibbetts
The Experiences Of Latino Parents As They Navigate Care For A Child With Autism, Emily Tibbetts
Master of Social Work Clinical Research Papers
This qualitative study explored the experiences of Latino caregivers as they navigate care for a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Six caregivers participated in a semi-standardized interview containing 14 questions. The data obtained was analyzed using a phenomenological approach to find common themes in the participants’ experiences. Findings were organized into two broad themes and sub-themes of positive experiences with service access and delivery and negative experiences with service access and delivery. The sub-themes of positive experiences were as follows: communication, support systems, collaboration, education, and luck. The sub-themes of negative experiences were language access and interpretation, lack of …