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McClain, Maryellen Brunson; Harris, Bryn; Haverkamp, Cassity R.; Golson, Megan E.; Schwartz, Sarah E. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2020
It is important for all professionals who work with individuals who have ASD to have sufficient knowledge of the disorder. The development of ASD knowledge may occur during preservice training and/or through professional development. Currently, there is no "gold standard" measure of ASD knowledge. A study focusing on the development of a…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Knowledge Level, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Buckley, Eleanor; Pellicano, Elizabeth; Remington, Anna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2021
This research examined in-depth the employment experiences of autistic performing arts professionals and the attitudes and adjustments of performing arts employers. We interviewed 18 autistic performing arts professionals and 19 performing arts employers. Autistic performing arts professionals described facing challenges in the workplace. Some…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Employer Attitudes, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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Crane, Laura; Batty, Richard; Adeyinka, Hanna; Goddard, Lorna; Henry, Lucy A.; Hill, Elisabeth L. – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2018
Accessing an autism diagnosis is a key milestone, both for an individual and their family. Using a qualitative methodology, the current study examined the views and experiences of ten autistic adults, ten parents of children on the autism spectrum, and ten professionals involved in autism diagnosis, all based in the United Kingdom (UK).…
Descriptors: Autism, Adults, Parents, Children
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Burkett, Karen; Morris, Edith; Manning-Courtney, Patricia; Anthony, Jean; Shambley-Ebron, Donna – Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 2015
Cultural factors such as health care access and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) symptom interpretations have been proposed as impacting delayed diagnosis and treatment for African American children with ASD. A qualitative study of urban African American families caring for their child with autism was conducted with 24 family members and 28 ASD…
Descriptors: African American Culture, Cultural Influences, African American Children, African Americans