“Words, words, words”: A cross-country qualitative analysis of professionals’ views on ASD and ASD care systems
Professionals' perceptions of ASD and its care system, its associated behaviours, and experience of reactions to ASD, in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and UK were explored. Thirty-seven semi-structured interviews explored professionals’ experiences. Similarity, rather than difference, characterised th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Social Sciences and Humanities Open |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S259029112500292X |
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| Summary: | Professionals' perceptions of ASD and its care system, its associated behaviours, and experience of reactions to ASD, in Bangladesh, Indonesia, and UK were explored. Thirty-seven semi-structured interviews explored professionals’ experiences. Similarity, rather than difference, characterised these responses, and resources, rather than cultural beliefs, were a key issue. Any differences were related to the conception of ASD, with professionals in low-to-medium-income countries placing greater emphasis on parental and societal factors than those in the UK, which may be linked to cultural beliefs. However, such differences did not appear to impact what professionals explored during the diagnoses, nor the types of interventions that were suggested. There were recurring themes of stigma and social inclusion, and the need for support, across all countries, which may be important in understanding ASD cross-culturally around the world. |
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| ISSN: | 2590-2911 |