Parental Perceptions of a Manchester Service for Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Joint Authors
Theodosiou, Louise
Khan, Jamila
Mockett, Mischa
Source
International Journal of Family Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
User feedback is now an integral part of both clinical governance and service development, and it also provides a key route to engaging parents and children.
Autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) can impact on all members of a family, and close working between parents and professionals is essential.
Aim.
To explore parental satisfaction rates and identify areas in need of improvement.
Method.
A postal survey was completed by parents whose children had been diagnosed with an ASD in the past 18 months in a Manchester Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
The National Autism Plan for Children was used as a gold standard.
Results.
Parents were particularly satisfied with the way team members dealt with them and their children during appointments.
However, the standard of written information provided about the condition, diagnosis, and support available could be improved.
The findings show the benefits of receiving a diagnosis in the recommended timeframe.
Discussion.
We discuss ways of effectively using scarce resources.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mockett, Mischa& Khan, Jamila& Theodosiou, Louise. 2011. Parental Perceptions of a Manchester Service for Autistic Spectrum Disorders. International Journal of Family Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484156
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mockett, Mischa…[et al.]. Parental Perceptions of a Manchester Service for Autistic Spectrum Disorders. International Journal of Family Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484156
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mockett, Mischa& Khan, Jamila& Theodosiou, Louise. Parental Perceptions of a Manchester Service for Autistic Spectrum Disorders. International Journal of Family Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-484156
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-484156