Short breaks services for children with autistic spectrum disorders: Factors associated with service use and non-use

Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

Volumn 37, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 374-385

  Preece, David ^a   Jordan, Rita ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Asperger; Autism; Autistic spectrum disorder; Family support; Respite; Short breaks

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; ASPERGER SYNDROME; AUTISM; CHILD; EDUCATION; FAMILY; FEMALE; HEALTH CARE ACCESS; HUMAN; MALE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PSYCHIATRIC DIAGNOSIS; SCORING SYSTEM; SOCIAL SUPPORT; SOCIAL WORKER;

AUTISTIC DISORDER; CHILD; FAMILY THERAPY; FEMALE; HUMANS; MALE; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES; QUESTIONNAIRES; RESPITE CARE; SOCIAL SUPPORT; TIME FACTORS;

EID: 33847194677     PISSN: 01623257     EISSN: 15733432     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10803-006-0174-2     Document Type: Article

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