Preece, D. and Jordan, R. (2010) Obtaining the views of children and young people with autism spectrum disorders about their experience of daily life and social care support. British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 38(1), pp. 10-20. 1354-4187.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | Children with autism spectrum disorders (10 boys and 4 girls aged 7 to 18 years) from a shire county in England were interviewed as part of a study examining the experience and attitudes of families towards daily life and short breaks support. Techniques for obtaining consent and eliciting the children's views are detailed, including triangulation of data. Data were collected on the children's experience of day-to-day life, social workers, and short breaks services, and their wishes. Qualitative data analysis was undertaken using a template approach. The children were positive about family life, although most activities reported were solitary. None understood the role of social workers. Those who attended short breaks enjoyed some activities and peers' company but were disturbed by noise and staff discipline. Difficulties faced in carrying out the research, and limitations arising from the research methods and the nature of ASD are acknowledged, and factors that were helpful in the process are identified |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Autism, communication, children, research |
| Subjects: |
H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology > HV697 Protection, assistance and relief > HV701 Children > HV888 Children with disabilities R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ499 Mental disorders. Child psychiatry > RJ506.A9 Autism |
| Creators: | Preece, David and Jordan, Rita |
| Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing Ltd |
| 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: | 2010 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 10-20 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | British Journal of Learning Disabilities |
| Volume: | 38 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2009.00548.x |
| ISSN: | 1354-4187 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/4815 |
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