Autism spectrum disorders: experience of parents in Kazakhstan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder manifested by a violation of the lack or deficiency of communication, socialization and repetitive behavior. The prevalence of ASD is rising globally. Early identification of children and comprehensive assistance are critical to reduce the burden. The purpose of our work is to study the current practice and experience of parents of children with ASD in obtaining care for their children and identify future directions for improving systemic care in Kazakhstan.

Methods

The multidisciplinary team of specialists, including parents of children with ASD were involved in developing the questionnaire that aimed to identify the gaps in complex care for children with ASD. A cross-sectional study was conducted f

SUBMITTER: Imamatdinova A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326584 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature