ERIC Number: EJ1328538
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Publication Date: 2022-Feb
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A Community-Engaged Approach to Examining Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Autism Services in Korean Immigrant Families
Fong, Vanessa C.; Lee, Bo Sang; Iarocci, Grace
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v26 n2 p525-537 Feb 2022
This study adopted a community-engaged approach to explore Korean parents' perceptions of barriers and facilitators to accessing autism services in British Columbia, Canada. Understanding the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse families and their children may help facilitate the development of more inclusive, appropriate, and culturally sensitive services. Semi-structured interviews with 20 Korean parents of autistic children were analyzed using a thematic approach. Barriers and facilitators at the system, provider, and family/cultural level were identified. Barriers at the system level included delays and waitlists for services, and ineffective school policies to address child behavioral challenges. At the provider level, barriers included a lack of qualified professionals, negative attitudes, and lack of guidance navigating services. For family/cultural-related barriers, language and communication difficulties, out-of-pocket costs, and stigma impeded service access. Facilitators at the system level included family-centered care and prioritization of mental health supports. At the provider level, strengths included culturally competent and bilingual professionals. The family/cultural-related facilitators identified were informal support networks, characteristics of the parent, and connections to cultural community organizations. The findings emphasize the need to understand and consider diverse experiences, preferences, and values in the design and provision of autism services for families and their children.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Asians, Parent Attitudes, Barriers, Access to Education, Cultural Influences, Language Usage, Children, School Policy, Student Needs, Costs, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Immigrants, Access to Health Care, Professional Personnel, Family Influence
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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