This article focuses on parents' process of seeking help for their child when a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder is made or suspected. The study was conducted with 18 parents of children aged 4-10 years in Quebec (Canada). A trajectory-network approach was applied in order to carry out an in-depth analysis of family help-seeking trajectories based on the relationships mobilised (or neglected) over time and on life course events that may have precipitated (or hindered) help-seeking actions. Semi-directed interviews based on a name generator were conducted. A qualitative analysis of the content of family narratives was done and followed by the production of a schematic representation of each families' help-seeking trajectory. The results identified four constitutive phases during which relationships within the family, within associations, or with health and social services or education professionals helped or hindered the help-seeking process. The results show the relevance of the proposed approach for analysing the help-seeking process and better supporting families of children on the autism spectrum.
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