- Türk Uygulamalı Sosyal Hizmet Dergisi
- Vol: 2 Issue: 2
- THE EXPERIENCES OF CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES WITH AUTISM
THE EXPERIENCES OF CULTURALLY DIVERSE FAMILIES WITH AUTISM
Authors : Talip YİĞİT, Aslıhan NİŞANCI
Pages : 218-227
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Publication Date : 2019-12-31
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are considered to be the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. ASD are neurodevelopmental disorders that are characterized by difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication, social reciprocity, and restrictive and repetitive behaviors. Although the prevalence of ASD is the same regardless of race, ethnicity, or culture; culturally diverse families may have different experiences. In this article, the term "culturally diverse” refers to immigrants and minorities. The aim of this literature review is to explore culturally diverse families’ experiences with having children with ASD. The review of nine relevant articles suggests that families display differences with regard to treatment and diagnosis, service utilization, beliefs, and coping mechanisms. Further research is needed to investigate differences among different cultural groups and contexts.Keywords : Autism, culturally diverse, immigrant