Cultural Considerations When Working with Chinese-American Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Exploring Chinese Immigrant Cargivers' [sic] Journeys, 2023
Scope and Content Note
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Dates
- 2023
Creator
- Lai, Alisha (Author, Person)
Conditions Governing Use
The thesis is restricted due to FERPA, permission from the author is required before you can view the thesis.
Extent
65 pages (65 pages)
Language of Materials
From the record group: English
From the record group: Chinese
From the record group: Spanish; Castilian
Overview
"Culture plays a large role in how families access and navigate information related to their children's disabilities and disorders. Minority families have been found to have difficulties and to face disparities when accessing healthcare services. Limited information exists on how culture affects diagnosis and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in US- based Chinese immigrant families. The current study aims to identify cultural considerations professionals should take into account when working with this population. Using a qualitative approach, we conducted semi-structured interviews with Chinese caregivers to elicit information regarding their experience with the diagnosis and treatment process for their child as well as the impact of culture on these experiences. Results reveal that caregivers' faced barriers such as language, access to health literacy, and difficulty navigating healthcare systems. Caregivers also discussed cultural impacts such as stigma surrounding autism, beliefs about bilingualism, and lack of accurate information about autism within the community." -- Abstract
Physical Location
RG 010.02B Communication Sciences & Disorders
Physical Description
65 pages
Repository Details
Part of the Emerson College Archives and Special Collections Repository
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