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.
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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
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, D. and Jordan, R.
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
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
ISSN:
0162-3257
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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