Brief report: Identifying concerns of military caregivers with children diagnosed with asd following a military directed relocation
Research Report:
Research SummaryAPA Citation:
Farley, B. E., Griffith, A., Mahoney, A., Zhang, D., & Kruse, L. (2022). Brief report: Identifying concerns of military caregivers with children diagnosed with ASD following a military directed relocation. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 52(1), 447-453. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-021-04936-7
Abstract Created by REACH:
This study examined the health services experiences of military parents who have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) after relocating. More specifically, 25 military parents completed questionnaires regarding access to services, satisfaction with the continuation of care after relocation, delay in services, time required to obtain new referrals, intake process length, and experiences with waitlists to receive services. They also responded to three open-ended questions about relocation barriers. Many challenges arose for caregivers, specifically in accessing services, obtaining therapies (e.g., Applied Behavior Analysis [ABA]), and long waiting lists. Additionally, several personal (e.g., starting over, lack of support) and service-related (e.g., delayed services, limited providers) relocation barriers arose.
Focus:
Children
Other
Parents
Branch of Service:
Multiple branches
Air Force
Army
Coast Guard
Navy
Military Affiliation:
Active Duty
Subject Affiliation:
Active duty service member
Military families
Spouse of service member or veteran
Population:
Adulthood (18 yrs & older)
Young adulthood (18 - 29 yrs)
Thirties (30 - 39 yrs)
Middle age (40 - 64 yrs)
Methodology:
Cross-Sectional Study
Quantitative Study
Qualitative Study
Authors:
Farley, Britt E., Griffith, Annette, Mahoney, Amanda, Zhang, Dorthy, Kruse, Laura
Abstract:
Military families relocate three times more often than non-military families. Those whom have children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder face challenges related to inconsistencies in services, delay of services, and lack of continuity of care. The current study expands the limited research examining the experiences of military families with children with Autism by focusing on impact of relocation, specifically identifying potential causes of delays in services. An online survey of 25 military caregivers of children with autism suggests potential delays in service related to provider waitlists, obtaining new referrals, and lengthy intake processes. The impact of these inconsistencies is discussed in relation to child progress and the need for future research in this area. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)
Publisher/Sponsoring Organization:
Springer
Publication Type:
Article
REACH Publication
Author Affiliation:
Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, BEF
Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, AG
Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, AM
Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DZ
Applied Behavior Analysis Online Program, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, LK
Keywords:
autism, barriers, caregivers, military, relocation
REACH Publication Type:
Research Summary
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