Differences in Processes Underlying Autism Service Engagement Among Latina and Non-Latina Mothers

Latino children on the autism spectrum experience less access to autism services and more barriers to service-use than non-Latino White children. Yet, existing research leaves unanswered questions about how cultural, family, and service system-level processes contribute to autism service-use dispari...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2022-12, Vol.52 (12), p.5440-5450
Hauptverfasser: Gordillo, Monica L., Chu, Andrea, Long, Kristin
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Latino children on the autism spectrum experience less access to autism services and more barriers to service-use than non-Latino White children. Yet, existing research leaves unanswered questions about how cultural, family, and service system-level processes contribute to autism service-use disparities. This study aimed to qualitatively explore how Latina and non-Latina mothers experience similar encounters with autism services. Twenty Latina and non-Latina mothers completed semi-structured interviews regarding their experiences accessing services. Data were analyzed using applied thematic analysis. Ethnicity-based differences emerged in mothers’ service-use motivations (i.e., desiring ongoing support vs. eventual departure), service evaluations (i.e., dissatisfaction vs. satisfaction), and service-seeking approaches (i.e., proactive vs. reactive). Findings illustrate how these processes underlying service engagement may contribute to service disparities for Latino children.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-021-05403-z