A Review of Barriers Experienced by Immigrant Parents of Children With Autism When Accessing Services
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders
Lim, N., O'Reilly, M., et al. (2021).
Review Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 8(3), 366-372.
This systematic review investigates the experiences and perspectives of immigrant families when accessing services (e.g., Individualized Education Plans with communication goals) for their child on the autism spectrum.
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2010 to 2020
Qualitative studies with thematic analyses
8
This review identified several barriers to accessing services (e.g., Individualized Education Plans with communication goals) reported by families with a child on the autism spectrum. Out of the 8 included studies, five studies identified long wait times for evaluations and/or the start of intervention services, four studies mentioned language barriers, and four studies reported limitations in parents' health literacy. Other reported barriers included cultural differences, system inefficiencies, lack of familiarity with the system, and the cost of services.
