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    Caregivers' experiences of service provision for their children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    (2010-06-28T10:39:15Z) Hooper, Jennifer Jane
    An increase in the prevalence of ASD has led to increased demands on service provision. This questionnaire-based, descriptive study aimed to explore service use and experiences of health and education service delivery by caregivers and their children with ASD in Johannesburg. The sample size was 39. Comparisons were drawn between the experiences of the participants accessing the private and public service sectors. Children were diagnosed at an average age of 4 years; 2 years after the first symptoms were noted by their caregivers. Families accessed a mean of 3 institutions and 6 professionals in seeking diagnosis and treatment. No specific referral patterns could be established. Challenges to service access identified by caregivers included: logistical problems, lack of professional knowledge and experience, poor parental coping and insight, and lack of community support. Solutions identified by the caregivers included: marketing, training, better referral procedures, and establishment of educational facilities.