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Examining the Perspectives of Latino Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Towards Advocacy

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Examining the Perspectives of Latino Families of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Towards Advocacy

Descrição

Exceptionality A Special Education Journal

Autor

Meghan M. Burke, Kristina Rios, Marlene Garcia, Linda Sandman, Brenda Lopez & Sandra Magaña

Língua

Inglês

País de Origem

EUA

Tipo de pesquisa

pesquisa qualitativa

Metodologia

In this study, four focus groups were conducted with 46 Latino parents of children with autism spectrum disorder.

Amostra

four focus groups were conducted with 46 Latino parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

Método de Pesquisa

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Principais Descobertas

ducted with 46 Latino parents of children with autism spectrum disorder. Parents reported advocating by being assertive but not aggressive, being involved in school activities, communicating with the school and documenting the communication, and relying on knowledge and faith. Parents also reported facilitators (i.e., knowledge and resources, increased parent-school communication, and greater peer support) and barriers (i.e., poor school experiences, school related-stress, and stigma and discrimination) to advocacy.

Comentário Avaliativo

Implications for research, policy, and practice are discussed.

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