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Fiona Fox*, Nura Aabe, Katrina Turner, Sabi Redwood, Dheeraj Rai
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
Increasing recognition of autism in Somali migrant communities means that appropriate support services are needed. Attitudes to autism and barriers related to help-seeking in these communities are poorly understood. We aimed to assess what families affected by autism need, and how health, education and social care services can support them. In partnership with the local Somali community the research team conducted 15 in-depth interviews with parents affected by autism. Two themes are reported; ‘Perceptions of Autism’ and ‘Navigating the System’. Our research shows the importance of understanding cultural views of autism and the need to raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide support to encourage families not to delay seeking help for their children.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 305-315 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
Volume | 47 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 17 Nov 2016 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2017 |
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article (Academic Journal) › peer-review
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