Navigating Autism: Parent Experiences with Coping and Service Connection

Authors

Hilary Drew, Georgia State UniversityFollow
Amber Moodie-Dyer, Ohio State University - Main Campus
Jill A. Hoffman, Portland State UniversityFollow
Dawn Anderson-Butcher, Ohio State University - Main CampusFollow

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

11-16-2012

Subjects

Autism in children, Autistic children -- Education, Autistic children -- Services for -- Assessment, Parents of autistic children -- Surveys

Abstract

This presentation shares findings from a qualitative study exploring the experiences of parents of youth and young adults with ASD and service providers. Themes from interviews and focus groups are discussed. The presenters explore the implications of the study for providing services to individuals with ASD in relation to research, policy and practice.

Description

At the time of writing, Jill Hoffman was affiliated with Ohio Sate University.

Presentation given at the OCALICON 2012 conference, held November 16, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio.

Persistent Identifier

http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/18715

Citation Details

Drew, H., Moodie-Dyer, A., Hoffman, J., & Anderson-Butcher, D. (2012, November). Navigating autism: Parent experiences with coping and service connection. Paper presented at the 2012 Ohio Coalition for Autism and Low Incidence Conference. Columbus, OH.