Background: Parental advocacy is a dynamic process that changes depending on the
circumstances and needs of the child and parent. Communication deficits related to an …

Parenting a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be stressful, and accessing
services can add to this stress. Self‐efficacy, agency and advocacy are important for parents …

Background Advocacy has been described by parents of children with autism as an
important coping strategy, enabling them to move forward by redirecting emotions into …

The diagnostic process for children with autism can be complex for parents to navigate as
they advocate for their child in order to obtain answers to their concerns, and receive the …

Families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) play a central role in selecting
interventions for their children. Despite the importance of understanding the factors that …

This study presents findings from a pilot randomized controlled trial, testing a 12-week
intervention to train parents of youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to advocate for …

We report results from a large qualitative study regarding the process of parents coming to
understand the child has autism starting from the time of initial developmental concerns …

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder involving abnormal
communication, repetitive and restrictive interests, and impaired social functioning. ASD can …

Background: Parents of children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
(ASD) report delays in accessing timely diagnostic and treatment services for their children …

Youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face challenges accessing needed services as
they transition to adulthood. Correlates of service access identified in the literature—such as …