The Experience of Military Families with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders During Relocation and Separation

Military families with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are underrepresented in the literature. In order to provide appropriate services, research must be done to determine the needs of these families. A qualitative methodology was used to interview military spouses with children with ASD...

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Published in:Journal of autism and developmental disorders 2015-07, Vol.45 (7), p.2019-2034
Main Authors: Davis, Jennifer M., Finke, Erinn H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anxiety
At Risk Persons
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder - psychology
Behavior Problems
Behavioral Science and Psychology
Care and treatment
Child
Child and School Psychology
Children
Complications and side effects
Diagnosis
Family (Sociological Unit)
Female
Health aspects
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Interviews
Life Style
Male
Meta Analysis
Middle Aged
Military Family - psychology
Military Personnel
Neurosciences
Original Paper
Pediatrics
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Psychology
Public Health
Qualitative Research
Relocation
Risk factors
Special Needs Students
Spouses
Stress (Psychology)
Therapy
Transients and Migrants - psychology
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Summary:Military families with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are underrepresented in the literature. In order to provide appropriate services, research must be done to determine the needs of these families. A qualitative methodology was used to interview military spouses with children with ASD about their experiences with therapeutic services. Overall, results indicate military families with a child with ASD experience challenges associated with both the military lifestyle and having a child with special needs. Due to their membership in two groups prone to support limitations and therapeutic service accessibility issues, military families with a child with ASD may be at additional risk for high levels of stress and difficulty obtaining and maintaining ASD related services.
ISSN:0162-3257
1573-3432
DOI:10.1007/s10803-015-2364-2