title: The Experience of Military Families with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders During Relocation and Separation.
abstract: Military families with a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are underrepresented in the literature. In order to provide appropriate services, research must be done to determine the needs of these families. A qualitative methodology was used to interview military spouses with children with ASD about their experiences with therapeutic services. Overall, results indicate military families with a child with ASD experience challenges associated with both the military lifestyle and having a child with special needs. Due to their membership in two groups prone to support limitations and therapeutic service accessibility issues, military families with a child with ASD may be at additional risk for high levels of stress and difficulty obtaining and maintaining ASD related services.
authors.affiliation: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, The Pennsylvania State University, 308 Ford Building, University Park, PA, 16802, USA, JOD5183@psu.edu.
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Erinn H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Finke
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000067877:Autism Spectrum Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D066067:Military Family / Q000523:psychology*; D014171:Transients and Migrants / Q000523:psychology