Problem Caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) report high levels of
stress, social isolation, and poor mental health. Social and emotional support may buffer …

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 …

Nearly 1 million students with individualized education programs (IEPs) live in rural
communities in the United States and, to date, no reviews have examined the transition …

Autism and neurodiversity are key topics in current public debate and in the social sciences.
A vast multidisciplinary literature has explored spatial dimensions of neurodiversity …

Background Globally, families experience challenges caring for and raising children with
intellectual disability (ID). Family caregivers in rural states are mostly known for lacking …

Introduction Caregivers of children with autism face significant challenges in navigating
health, education and other systems of care to ensure appropriate services for their children …

This position paper explores the needs of rural families of children, adolescents, and adults
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to COVID-19 …

Although all families experience a variety of transitions over time, families of children with
exceptionalities tend to encounter more transitions during their children's earliest years …

Abstract Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability characterized by
persistent challenges in social communication and interaction, and restrictive and repetitive …

The diagnostic process for autism can be very dissatisfying for caregivers with many factors
that contribute to this. The length of time a caregiver spends waiting for their child to be …