Recent figures show that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects at least 1 in 88 of the
population, yet for years, international public awareness of ASD was limited. Over the past 5�…

Beliefs and practices regarding autism were explored in Indian families living outside India.
Parents (N= 24) of children (3 to 15 years) with an autism spectrum disorder wrote open�…

Parents of children with autism often report problems associated with obtaining a diagnosis
of their child's condition, family support, information, and appropriate services. To evaluate�…

This study examined the impact of children With autism on their families. TWenty-one
parents Who Were the primary caregivers Were intervieWed about (a) recognition and�…

The lifelong and complex nature of autism necessitates an array of services and supports
spanning across different sectors and providers at different life stages of an autistic�…

Objective To describe and evaluate a six‐session program provided to parents of children
with A utism in rural A ustralia. The program was designed to improve parent's knowledge�…

Aim: To assess whether existing data collection mechanisms can provide accurate and
sufficient information about the prevalence of autism in Australia. Methods: Summary data�…

Autism research has taken great strides toward understanding autism, its causes and its
consequences. This research has the potential to transform the everyday lives of those with�…

Autism is a lifelong developmental disorder, characterised by impaired social interaction,
social communication and social imagination. An estimated 1% ofchildren in the UK have�…

Objectives: The objective of this study was to gain an insight into how people with autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) view the concept of autism and how they view society's reactions to�…