Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A comprehensive analysis of family needs
This study explores the perceived needs of families with school-aged members diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Using a non-experimental, mixed-method design, the research assessed key needs across various dimensions, including information, family and so...
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| author | Laura Serrano Fernández Daniela Henao Campo Esther Vela Llauradó Laura Martín Martínez |
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| description | This study explores the perceived needs of families with school-aged members diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Using a non-experimental, mixed-method design, the research assessed key needs across various dimensions, including information, family and social support, financial assistance, caregiving for the member with ASD, professional support, and community services. The results indicate that families experience significantly elevated needs, with information and educational support emerging as the most critical. However, no statistically significant correlations were found between the level of dependency or the age of the member with ASD and the overall family needs index. Additional qualitative analysis revealed that families prioritize access to adequate educational and professional resources, along with emotional and social support. These findings highlight the urgent need to develop inclusive policies and comprehensive support strategies to alleviate the burdens faced by families caring for individuals with ASD. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-66b26de168f74d98b681e2e898be8fcd2025-08-20T02:13:31ZengElsevierActa Psychologica0001-69182025-04-0125410478610.1016/j.actpsy.2025.104786Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A comprehensive analysis of family needsLaura Serrano Fernández0Daniela Henao Campo1Esther Vela Llauradó2Laura Martín Martínez3Corresponding author at: Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera Pozuelo, km 1800, 28223 Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.; Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera de Pozuelo, km 1800, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, SpainUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera de Pozuelo, km 1800, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, SpainUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera de Pozuelo, km 1800, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, SpainUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria, Carretera de Pozuelo, km 1800, 28223 Pozuelo de Alarcón, Madrid, SpainThis study explores the perceived needs of families with school-aged members diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Community of Madrid, Spain. Using a non-experimental, mixed-method design, the research assessed key needs across various dimensions, including information, family and social support, financial assistance, caregiving for the member with ASD, professional support, and community services. The results indicate that families experience significantly elevated needs, with information and educational support emerging as the most critical. However, no statistically significant correlations were found between the level of dependency or the age of the member with ASD and the overall family needs index. Additional qualitative analysis revealed that families prioritize access to adequate educational and professional resources, along with emotional and social support. These findings highlight the urgent need to develop inclusive policies and comprehensive support strategies to alleviate the burdens faced by families caring for individuals with ASD.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000169182500099XAutism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)Family needsFamily supportParenting |
| spellingShingle | Laura Serrano Fernández Daniela Henao Campo Esther Vela Llauradó Laura Martín Martínez Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A comprehensive analysis of family needs Acta Psychologica Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Family needs Family support Parenting |
| title | Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A comprehensive analysis of family needs |
| title_full | Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A comprehensive analysis of family needs |
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| title_short | Parenting a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A comprehensive analysis of family needs |
| title_sort | parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder a comprehensive analysis of family needs |
| topic | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Family needs Family support Parenting |
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