Parents and Caregivers of Children on the Autism Spectrum

A Canadian Landscape

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

Inspired by the lived experiences of families raising autistic children, this book emerged from a recognized gap in the comprehensive understanding of Canadian parents’ and family caregivers’ experiences and perspectives. Bringing together a multidisciplinary team of researchers, clinicians, educators, students, and family members, this book presents a critical review of the Canadian context by synthesizing research conducted with the caregivers of autistic children over the last twenty-five years. Structured in three sections, each chapter opens with a lived-experience narrative to centre caregiver voices and ground analysis in everyday realities. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative research, it reveals the multidimensional nature of caregiving, and the emotional, logistical, and systemic challenges families face. This book offers evidence-based insights for health and social care professionals, researchers, students, policymakers, and families committed to improving the quality of life and well-being for autistic individuals and their families.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-10-27
Mått:152 x 229 x 25 mm
Vikt:1 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:448
Förlag:University of Toronto Press
ISBN:9781487549367

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Farah Ahmad is a professor at the School of Health Policy and Management at York University.

Innehållsförteckning

DedicationContentsList of FiguresList of TablesPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I: Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding Autism and Supports within Canadian Systems of CareOlaf Kraus de Camargo and Farah AhmadChapter 2: Common Frameworks on Coping & Resilience in Parents of Autistic ChildrenVivian Lee, Teresa Hedley, Adrienne Perry, Tian Kuan, and Jonathan A. WeissPart II: Review of Canadian LiteratureChapter 3: Methodology for Review Farah Ahmad and Nasih OthmanChapter 4: Multidimensional Caregiving: A Review of Qualitative StudiesFarah Ahmad and Nasih Othman Chapter 5: Access to Services for Children on the Spectrum and Their Caregivers: A Review of Quantitative StudiesElias Chaccour, Farah Ahmad, and Nasih OthmanChapter 6: School Education in the Eyes of Parents as Caregivers of Children on the Spectrum: A Review of Qualitative and Quantitative StudiesFarah Ahmad and Azeezah JafryChapter 7: Psychological Well-being of Caregivers of Children on the Spectrum: A Review of Quantitative Canadian StudiesFarah Ahmad, Elias Chaccour, Faisal Ali Mohamed, and Nasih OthmanFuture DirectionsChapter 8: Future Directions Surrounding Caregivers and Children on the SpectrumFarah Ahmad, Sukaina Dada, Mohammad S. Zubairi, and Tareq Khalaf Contributors