Date of Paper
5-2012
Type of Paper
Clinical research paper
Degree Name
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Kari Fletcher
Department/School
Social Work
Abstract
This qualitative study examined the interventions that are helpful when working with multicultural children who have autism and their families. Data was collected through five semi-structured interviews (n=5) with professionals who work with children who have autism, which included a variety of psychotherapists, social workers, mental health practitioners, and counselors. Grounded theory methods and open coding were used to analyze codes in the data to record common themes from the interviews. Themes found from this study were separated into five categories: language, importance of play, family education, gender roles, and stigma. Findings from this study were consistent with some of the previous research on autism. Implications from this study suggest ideas for future research in this area, with hopes to improve the treatments and clinical interventions that are provided for multicultural children who have autism.
Recommended Citation
Kitzhaber, Stephanie. (2012). Interventions for Multicultural Children with Autism. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/msw_papers/118