Perepa, P. (2014) Cultural basis of social ‘deficits’ in autism spectrum disorders. European Journal of Special Needs Education. 29(3) 0885-6257.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | There is very little research that specifically looks at how autism spectrum disorders are perceived in various communities. This qualitative research was conducted with parents who had children on the autistic spectrum belonging to four different ethnic communities (White British, Somali, West African and South Asian- 63 in total) and living in the UK. The study found that the importance that the parents give to various social skills varied on the basis of their cultural background and the gender of the parent. This is an important aspect to consider while providing support and services to individuals on the autism spectrum and their family members if the services have to be appropriate for their needs. This consideration would also enable the individuals on the autism spectrum to develop appropriate social skills required within their cultural groups. This is a preliminary study and further research on the topic is required. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Autism, culture, ethnicity, parental perceptions, social skills |
| Creators: | Perepa, Prithvi |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research |
| Date: | 29 April 2014 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Journal or Publication Title: | European Journal of Special Needs Education |
| Volume: | 29 |
| Number: | 3 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1080/08856257.2014.908024 |
| ISSN: | 0885-6257 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10895 |
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