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- A study explored how families understand their child's behaviors during the screening process for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) through interviews with 19 families involved in a community-based screening protocol.
- Parents typically participated in multiple interviews, allowing for in-depth analysis of their experiences.
- Key findings showed that as parents began to understand ASD, they became more aware of ASD symptoms, were better able to differentiate it from other conditions, and used the diagnosis to explain their child's behaviors, which opens doors for better decision-making in treatment.
Article Abstract
A family's journey in understanding their child's behaviors in relation to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) frequently begins with screening. This study aimed to characterize the interpretive processes that unfold for parents. We employed longitudinal interviews with 19 families engaged in a community-based multi-stage screening protocol. Parents participated in 1-6 interviews dependent upon children's length of engagement in the screening protocol; data were analyzed through modified grounded theory. Parents who moved towards understanding their child's behaviors as ASD expressed (1) sensitization to ASD symptoms, (2) differentiation from other developmental conditions, and (3) use of the ASD diagnosis to explain the etiology of concerning behaviors. Identifying interpretive processes involved during ASD screening provides new opportunities for shared decision-making.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7954750 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-020-04502-7 | DOI Listing |
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