scholarly journals Examining cross-cultural differences in autism spectrum disorder: A multinational comparison from Greece, Italy, Japan, Poland, and the United States

2017 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 70-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.L. Matson ◽  
M. Matheis ◽  
C.O. Burns ◽  
G. Esposito ◽  
P. Venuti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Symptom Severity ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cultural Variation

AbstractAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by social and communication impairments as well as restricted, repetitive behavior patterns. Despite the fact that ASD is reported worldwide, very little research exists examining ASD characteristics on a multinational scale. Cross-cultural comparisons are especially important for ASD, since cultural differences may impact the perception of symptoms. Identifying behaviors that are similarly reported as problematic across cultures as well as identifying behaviors in which there is cultural variation could aid in the development and refinement of more universally effective measures. The present study sought to examine similarities and differences in caregiver endorsement of symptom severity through scores on the Baby Infant Screen for Children with aUtIsm Traits (BISCUIT). The BISCUIT was utilized to examine ASD core symptomology in 250 toddlers diagnosed with ASD from Greece, Italy, Japan, Poland, and the United States. Significant differences in overall ASD symptom severity and endorsement were found between multinational groups. Implications of the results are discussed.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Treatment Patterns of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the United States, 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 173 (2) ◽  
pp. 153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Guifeng Xu ◽  
Lane Strathearn ◽  
Buyun Liu ◽  
Matthew O’Brien ◽  
Todd G. Kopelman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Treatment Patterns ◽  
Spectrum Disorder

scholarly journals To raise a child with autism spectrum disorder: A qualitative, comparative study of parental experiences in the United States and Senegal

2020 ◽  
pp. 136346152095334
Author(s):  
Adair Cardon ◽  
Tara Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Community Support ◽  
The United States ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cultural Perspective ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Parental Experiences ◽  
American Families

Raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can often be a difficult and stressful process for families and caregivers. Though research on ASDs in Africa is burgeoning, very little is known about autism in francophone West Africa. Furthermore, no known ASD studies have explored parental experiences in particular from a cross-cultural perspective. This research used Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis to analyze in-depth, semi-structured interviews with seven Senegalese and seven American families to investigate parental experiences within the Senegalese community with further illustration by cross-cultural comparison. Comparative analysis of data across the two countries was undertaken to identify cultural variables previously unreported, especially those that may affect Senegalese family experience. Analysis of interviews revealed thematic differences in social and community support. Although access to effective treatment services was low among Senegalese families compared to the American families, traditional Senegalese household structures and community relations were hypothesized to serve as protective factors against the high social isolation and resulting logistical struggles reported in the U.S. sample. Further targeted research within the Senegalese environment is recommended, particularly to explore social stigma and its possible effects on families with autism, causal beliefs and treatment practices, and parental mental health and wellbeing.

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