Supporting Ukrainian refugees on the autism spectrum in Polish educational and therapy centers: The perspective of professionals / Ewa PISULA in Research in Autism, 132 (April 2026)  

Public ISBD [article]  inResearch in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202846 Titre : Supporting Ukrainian refugees on the autism spectrum in Polish educational and therapy centers: The perspective of professionals Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Ewa PISULA, Auteur ; Anna BANASIAK, Auteur ; Barbara WINCZURA, Auteur Article en page(s) : 202846 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Autism spectrum  Ukraine  Refugees  Children  Family support  Professionals Résumé : As a result of the humanitarian crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of refugees arrived in Poland. This article presents the study on the educational and therapeutic support provided to children on the autism spectrum and their families who came to Poland during the first six months after the invasion. The online study involved 63 professionals supporting refugees, mainly in educational institutions and organizations working for people on the autism spectrum. Participants were asked to report not on individual cases but on the majority of autistic refugees who received support from the institutions they represented. The results indicate that, during this period of the war, the Polish institutions primarily dealt with children on the autism spectrum, requiring extensive support. Polish professionals focused on diagnosing the children's needs and organizing educational and therapeutic activities similar to those offered to children in Poland. Caregivers were also assisted, though most institutions were unable to organize appropriate therapeutic support due to war-related trauma and migration stress. The most significant barriers Polish professionals experienced included communication issues, a lack of proper legal regulations, and financial resources. Concerns of caregivers and some of their reluctance towards autism-related services in Poland were also noted. The study reflects some essential aspects of supporting children on the autism spectrum in the context of war and migration crises. Lay abstract As a result of the humanitarian crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of refugees arrived in Poland. The precise number of children on the autism spectrum among them is unknown. However, Polish professionals faced the challenge of supporting this group as well. This article presents the study on the educational and therapeutic support provided to children on the autism spectrum and their families who came to Poland during the first six months after the invasion. The online study involved 63 professionals supporting refugees, mainly in educational institutions and organizations working for people on the autism spectrum. We asked them about their view of the primary needs of refugees on the autism spectrum, a form of support provided for them, and the barriers faced by Polish professionals in this area. The results indicate that, during the initial period of the war, the Polish institutions primarily dealt with children on the autism spectrum, requiring extensive support. Polish professionals focused on diagnosing the children's needs and organizing educational and therapeutic activities similar to those offered to children in Poland. Caregivers were also assisted, though most institutions were unable to organize appropriate therapeutic support due to war-related trauma and migration stress. The most significant barriers Polish professionals experienced included communication issues, a lack of proper legal regulations, and financial resources. Concerns of caregivers and some of their reluctance towards autism-related services in Poland were also noted. The study reflects some essential aspects of supporting children on the autism spectrum in the context of war and migration crises. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202846 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583 [article] Supporting Ukrainian refugees on the autism spectrum in Polish educational and therapy centers: The perspective of professionals [texte imprimé] / Ewa PISULA, Auteur ; Anna BANASIAK, Auteur ; Barbara WINCZURA, Auteur . - 202846. Langues : Anglais (eng) in Research in Autism > 132 (April 2026) . - 202846 Mots-clés : Autism spectrum  Ukraine  Refugees  Children  Family support  Professionals Résumé : As a result of the humanitarian crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of refugees arrived in Poland. This article presents the study on the educational and therapeutic support provided to children on the autism spectrum and their families who came to Poland during the first six months after the invasion. The online study involved 63 professionals supporting refugees, mainly in educational institutions and organizations working for people on the autism spectrum. Participants were asked to report not on individual cases but on the majority of autistic refugees who received support from the institutions they represented. The results indicate that, during this period of the war, the Polish institutions primarily dealt with children on the autism spectrum, requiring extensive support. Polish professionals focused on diagnosing the children's needs and organizing educational and therapeutic activities similar to those offered to children in Poland. Caregivers were also assisted, though most institutions were unable to organize appropriate therapeutic support due to war-related trauma and migration stress. The most significant barriers Polish professionals experienced included communication issues, a lack of proper legal regulations, and financial resources. Concerns of caregivers and some of their reluctance towards autism-related services in Poland were also noted. The study reflects some essential aspects of supporting children on the autism spectrum in the context of war and migration crises. Lay abstract As a result of the humanitarian crisis following the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022, millions of refugees arrived in Poland. The precise number of children on the autism spectrum among them is unknown. However, Polish professionals faced the challenge of supporting this group as well. This article presents the study on the educational and therapeutic support provided to children on the autism spectrum and their families who came to Poland during the first six months after the invasion. The online study involved 63 professionals supporting refugees, mainly in educational institutions and organizations working for people on the autism spectrum. We asked them about their view of the primary needs of refugees on the autism spectrum, a form of support provided for them, and the barriers faced by Polish professionals in this area. The results indicate that, during the initial period of the war, the Polish institutions primarily dealt with children on the autism spectrum, requiring extensive support. Polish professionals focused on diagnosing the children's needs and organizing educational and therapeutic activities similar to those offered to children in Poland. Caregivers were also assisted, though most institutions were unable to organize appropriate therapeutic support due to war-related trauma and migration stress. The most significant barriers Polish professionals experienced included communication issues, a lack of proper legal regulations, and financial resources. Concerns of caregivers and some of their reluctance towards autism-related services in Poland were also noted. The study reflects some essential aspects of supporting children on the autism spectrum in the context of war and migration crises. En ligne : https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202846 Permalink : https://www.cra-rhone-alpes.org/cid/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=583

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