| Title |
“It was like walking without knowing where I was going”: A Qualitative Study of Autism in a UK Somali Migrant Community
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, November 2016
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10803-016-2952-9 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Fiona Fox, Nura Aabe, Katrina Turner, Sabi Redwood, Dheeraj Rai |
| Abstract |
Increasing recognition of autism in Somali migrant communities means that appropriate support services are needed. Attitudes to autism and barriers related to help-seeking in these communities are poorly understood. We aimed to assess what families affected by autism need, and how health, education and social care services can support them. In partnership with the local Somali community the research team conducted 15 in-depth interviews with parents affected by autism. Two themes are reported; 'Perceptions of Autism' and 'Navigating the System'. Our research shows the importance of understanding cultural views of autism and the need to raise awareness, reduce stigma and provide support to encourage families not to delay seeking help for their children. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 10 | 37% |
| Kenya | 2 | 7% |
| United States | 2 | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 4% |
| Chile | 1 | 4% |
| Australia | 1 | 4% |
| Sweden | 1 | 4% |
| Canada | 1 | 4% |
| Unknown | 8 | 30% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 20 | 74% |
| Scientists | 5 | 19% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 7% |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
| France | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 229 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 40 | 17% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 32 | 14% |
| Researcher | 23 | 10% |
| Student > Bachelor | 21 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 19 | 8% |
| Other | 32 | 14% |
| Unknown | 64 | 28% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 46 | 20% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 34 | 15% |
| Social Sciences | 26 | 11% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 24 | 10% |
| Business, Management and Accounting | 3 | 1% |
| Other | 22 | 10% |
| Unknown | 76 | 33% |
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