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Project

The Culture Care Meanings, Expressions and Cultural Lifelways of Selected Urban AFrican American Family Members Caring for their Child with Autism.

Center:

OH-University of Cincinnati UCE, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2011

Contact Information:

Karen Burkett
[email protected]
513-636-3802

Project Description:

Description of research: a qualitative examination of the meanings of care and ways of living for African American family members caring for their child with autism. This pilot study was a naturalistic study of family members that included field notes and interviews of family members in their naturalistic settings such as home, therapies, and clinic over an 8 month period. Findings included traditional autism psychosocial interventions were not effective in this culture and independence in self care was the most important meaning of caring for a child with autism.

Keyword(s):

Autism, Cultural Diversity, African American Families

Core Function(s):

Performing Research or Evaluation

Area of Emphasis

Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

National