Autism exists worldwide across geographical and cultural boundaries. Even though the situation is changing for the better, far less research on autism has been conducted to date in non-Western cultures compared to Western cultures. Research evidence clearly demonstrates that culture impacts behavior ...
We focus our discussions on two primary issues: autism within cultural groups and multicultural family adaptation based on the framework of pluralistic societies in which some cultural groups are a minority within the dominant culture. We found differences in prevalence rates across races for autism ...
Research shows that people with autism are more likely to identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community than people who don't have it. People in this group who also have autism are more likely to face discrimination, issues with getting medical care, violence, and cultural stigmas. This can...
Research shows that people with autism are more likely to identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community than people who don't have it. People in this group who also have autism are more likely to face discrimination, issues with getting medical care, violence, and cultural stigmas. This can...
Cultural DifferencesStudent DiversitySocial InfluencesInterpersonal CompetenceSocial DevelopmentAntisocial BehaviorBehavior ProblemsLanguage MinoritiesDisabilitiesThe quest for understanding the dynamics of language and the related sociocultural aspects of students with autism continues to be a challenge. Today, the ...
(2017), modern societies aim at protecting a form of status quo at political, economic, and social levels, as well as replicating their very structures. To achieve these goals, they need cultural innovation, technological improvement, and economic growth. This paradox (growth and innovation ...
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Cultural issues in understanding neurodevelopmental disorders. Dev Psychol. 2013;49:45–58. Article Google Scholar Caron KG, Schaaf RC, Benevides TW, Gal E. Cross-cultural comparison of sensory behaviors in children with autism. Am J Occup Ther. 2012;66:e77–80. Article Google Scholar Freeth...
Training: Priority gaps: how do we tangibly building capacity, knowledge, and skills? Need coordination in different levels of gov’t. Need cultural adaptation and tools. Need database of communication between orgs, to address gaps & prevent duplication of work. ...
Research shows that people with autism are more likely to identify as a part of the LGBTQ+ community than people who don't have it. People in this group who also have autism are more likely to face discrimination, issues with getting medical care, violence, and cultural stigmas. This can...