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Unmet Needs of Families of School‐Aged Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Author(s) -
Brown Hilary K.,
OuelletteKuntz Hélène,
Hunter Duncan,
Kelley Elizabeth,
Cobigo Virginie
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2012.00692.x
Subject(s) - autism spectrum disorder , autism , service (business) , information needs , service provider , psychology , special needs , social needs , psychiatry , medicine , clinical psychology , family medicine , business , health care , marketing , world wide web , computer science , economic growth , economics
Background To aid decision making regarding the allocation of limited resources, information is needed on the perceived unmet needs of parents of school‐aged children with an autism spectrum disorder. Materials and Methods A cross‐sectional survey was conducted of 101 Canadian families of school‐aged children with an autism spectrum disorder. Results Commonly reported unmet needs were for social activities for the child (78.2%), information about services (77.2%) and continuous service provision (74.3%). Conclusions This study provides insight into needs which have not been met by the service system. Information about the unmet needs of children with an autism spectrum disorder and their families may help policy makers and service providers to develop resources and services that are responsive to their client group.