Immigrant Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: The Relationship between the Perspective of the Professionals and the Parents' Point of View.

摘要: █ Abstract Background: The purpose of this study was to compare a medical diagnosis autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with the perceptions immigrant parents regarding their child’s difficulties. Methods: Semistructured interviews were conducted parents. children assessed using ADOS, and multiaxial reached DSM-IV. Results: majority recognized symptoms in child that related autism. Less often, however, believed had developmental delay or communication problem rather than an ASD. There also who failed see any at all although was, nonetheless, diagnosed as having Conclusions: failure mothers acknowledge ASD younger may represent attempt preserve hope for future. Mothers older not, agree psychiatric diagnosis. Community services need balance convey accurate information protect parents’ investment children. This be particularly true are living outside cultural framework.