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ERIC Number: EJ1194442
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Nov
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1362-3613
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A Qualitative Study of the Service Experiences of Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tint, Ami; Weiss, Jonathan A.
Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, v22 n8 p928-937 Nov 2018
It is recognized that the experiences of women with autism spectrum disorder are often underrepresented in the literature. In this study, 20 women with autism spectrum disorder participated in five focus groups with discussions centered on their service use, unmet service needs, and barriers to care. Overall, women emphasized high unmet service needs, particularly with respect to mental health concerns, residential supports, and vocational and employment services. Participants also perceived many service providers as disregarding or misunderstanding women's service needs. Findings of the current exploratory study are discussed in relation to areas of future research required to ensure effective care for this understudied population.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Toronto)
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