Preece, D. and Jordan, R. (2007) Short breaks services for children with autistic spectrum disorders: factors associated with service use and non-use. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 37(2), pp. 374-385. 0162-3257.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | Short break services in a UK county were studied using a postal survey of 256 families with a child with an autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Results confirmed high degrees of stress and low levels of informal support for all families, but no significant difference in the informal support available to non-users as compared to users of short break services. Robinson & Stalker's (1990) 10-point dependency scale showed a significant difference in dependence and more difficult behaviours between children of users and non-users. However a large number of non-users had children with high dependence (scoring >7 points). Access was denied by the age of the child (under 11), diagnosis (Asperger Syndrome), educational placement (mainstream) and lack of social worker referral |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Autism, Asperger, short breaks, respite, family support |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children > HV888 Children with disabilities H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV699 Families R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism |
| Creators: | Preece, David and Jordan, Rita |
| Publisher: | Springer |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Education, Training and Skills |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion |
| Date: | February 2007 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 374-385 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders |
| Volume: | 37 |
| Number: | 2 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0174-2 |
| ISSN: | 0162-3257 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4821 |
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