Socio-cultural Perspectives of Latino Children with Autism and their Families.

Autism Spectrum Disorders;Latino;Socio-cultural;Intervention;Family Burden;Psychology;Social Work;Social Sciences;Social Work and Psychology

Lopez, KristinaGutierrez, Lorraine M. ;

University of Michigan

关键词: Autism Spectrum Disorders;    Latino;    Socio-cultural;    Intervention;    Family Burden;    Psychology;    Social Work;    Social Sciences;    Social Work and Psychology;   

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瑞士|英语

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【 摘 要 】

Factors affecting disparities in early diagnosis and care for Latino children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are reviewed through a socio-cultural lens. Other models of disparities do not include the expansive factors that contribute to disparities among Latino children nor do they incorporate the family experience raising a child with autism. This dissertation provides a summary model that serves as a foundation for two studies. Study 1 applies the summary model to Latino families raising children with ASD. The findings suggest that Latina mothers reported lower levels of family burden and pessimism compared to White mothers and endorsed positively worded items on family well-being and functioning. Study 2 tests the feasibility of a novel intervention that blends evidence-based practices for autism with culturally informed practices to specifically meet the needs of Latino children and families. Spanish speaking Latina immigrant mothers of children with autism participated in two eight session modules about general autism knowledge and services, advocacy skills, and strategies to work with their children. Post-test data revealed mothers reported increased knowledge about autism, better understanding of how to advocate for their children and themselves, and increased efficacy in using intervention strategies compared to their pre-tests. Suggestions for future research in psychology, and social work practice to improve the development and implementation of policies for and practice with Latino children with ASD and their families are discussed.