Caregiver-centred empowerment for families raising autistic children: A qualitative case study from Argentina.

ABSTRACT:

Lay abstract

Caregivers of children with developmental disabilities, including autism, often struggle to access services, information and resources in Argentina. Little is known about how caregivers can be empowered to support their children as they wish to in the Argentinian setting. We spoke with 32 people online to understand existing and potential practices of supporting caregivers. The people we spoke with included caregivers, health service providers, non-governmental organisations' representatives providing services or technical support, special education teachers and policy representatives. Participants said that poverty, and inequalities in accessing support, impact how caregivers can support their children. They mentioned examples that help caregivers feel empowered, such

SUBMITTER: Szlamka Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11497749 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature