High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder: Utility and Meaning for Families / Luisa RUIZ CALZADA in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 42-2 (February 2012)  

Public ISBD [article]  inJournal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 42-2 (February 2012) . - p.230-243 Titre : High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder: Utility and Meaning for Families Type de document : Texte imprimé et/ou numérique Auteurs : Luisa RUIZ CALZADA, Auteur ; Nancy PISTRANG, Auteur ; William P.L. MANDY, Auteur Année de publication : 2012 Article en page(s) : p.230-243 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autistic disorder  Asperger’s disorder  Utility  Qualitative research  Framework analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We used framework analysis to investigate the utility of pervasive developmental disorder diagnoses, interviewing young people (aged 9–16 years) with high-functioning autistic disorder (AD) and Asperger’s disorder (AsD), and their parents. Twenty two participants from ten families described both gains and costs resulting from diagnosis. Perceived advantages of AD and AsD diagnosis were increased understanding and practical support, and parental empowerment. Disadvantages included the effects of stigma and concerns about validity. Participants tended to consider AsD and AD as interchangeable terms. Findings suggest that the utility of AD and AsD depends upon both their validity and how these diagnoses are received in their cultural, economic and legislative context. Improvement of post-diagnostic services will improve the utility of AD and AsD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1238-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=151 [article] High-Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Disorder: Utility and Meaning for Families [Texte imprimé et/ou numérique] / Luisa RUIZ CALZADA, Auteur ; Nancy PISTRANG, Auteur ; William P.L. MANDY, Auteur . - 2012 . - p.230-243. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders > 42-2 (February 2012) . - p.230-243 Mots-clés : Autistic disorder  Asperger’s disorder  Utility  Qualitative research  Framework analysis Index. décimale : PER Périodiques Résumé : We used framework analysis to investigate the utility of pervasive developmental disorder diagnoses, interviewing young people (aged 9–16 years) with high-functioning autistic disorder (AD) and Asperger’s disorder (AsD), and their parents. Twenty two participants from ten families described both gains and costs resulting from diagnosis. Perceived advantages of AD and AsD diagnosis were increased understanding and practical support, and parental empowerment. Disadvantages included the effects of stigma and concerns about validity. Participants tended to consider AsD and AD as interchangeable terms. Findings suggest that the utility of AD and AsD depends upon both their validity and how these diagnoses are received in their cultural, economic and legislative context. Improvement of post-diagnostic services will improve the utility of AD and AsD. En ligne : http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10803-011-1238-5 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=151

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