Honoring the Cultural Diversity of Families When Gathering Data

Hanson, Marci J.; Lynch, Eleanor W.; Wayman, Karen I.

doi:10.1177/027112149001000109

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“…The authors stated that the dominant culture in the USA is based on a set of beliefs and values that define the mainstream idea of a good 'quality of life', such as principles of independence, self-reliance and personal choice. In recent decades a movement towards 'normalization' for individuals with disabilities in the education system defined the equal rights of individuals with disabilities to pursue these mainstream principles (Hanson & Lynch, 1990). Immigrant families, however, may not share the same normalization principles as American parents and professionals.…”

Section: Normalization and Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Traditional interventions using plants, animals, massage, sacrifice, prayer and herbal remedies are also widespread and may be used in place of western interventions. Furthermore, these families may refrain from discussing treatment options with western practitioners due to the fear that their perspective will be misunderstood (Hanson & Lynch, 1990). In some cases, even if parents are willing to accept western medicine, members of the extended family may pressure the parents to reject special services that they identify as culturally incongruent with their beliefs.…”

Section: Normalization and Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Serving the needs of immigrant families of children with autism

Welterlin

LaRue

2007

Disability & Society

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The growing influx of immigrant families into the USA necessitates an understanding of how these families manage mental health disorders. Few studies have documented the ways in which autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are understood across different immigrant groups. This lack of knowledge creates barriers for practitioners who are encountering immigrant families in their practice. The present paper provides a conceptual framework of how cultural values and beliefs shape the way diagnosis, etiology and treatment of ASD is perceived by both immigrant families and western practitioners and how differences in perspectives may create obstacles in treatment planning. A review of the literature describing practical and cultural barriers to mental health access and research among immigrant populations is also presented. Finally, recommendations are offered to practitioners, families and individuals with ASD to aid in increasing understanding and collaboration among these populations when designing and implementing treatment interventions.

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Section: Normalization and Interventionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Normalization and Interventionmentioning

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Serving the needs of immigrant families of children with autism

Welterlin

LaRue

2007

Disability & Society

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“…For example, both giving and saving face are important in communication for cultural groups from Asia. Thus, asking questions is sometimes seen as challenging someone's knowledge, which may be regarded as loss of face (Hanson, Lynch, & Wayman, 1990).…”

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Perspectives of Five Stakeholder Groups

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Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions

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We strongly agree with the fundamental premise of Mahoney et al. (in this issue) that parent education can be philosophically compatible with family-centered approaches. We agree that parent education has fallen into disfavor over the last 20 years, and we welcome the opportunity to reexamine this important component of early intervention. Within this general agreement, we highlight some cautions about traditional parent education and offer a transformed focus of partnership education.

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“…Hanson, Lynch, and Wayman (1990) listed four steps in the development of cross-cultural competence specifically for early interventionists: (a) developing self-awareness and clarification of one's own values and assumptions, (b) acquiring specific knowledge about the family's community, (c) assessing the family's orientation to child rearing, and finally (d) assessing the family's transcultural operation.…”

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Early Intervention With Latino Families: Implications for Practice

Withrow¹

2008

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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counselors and early interventionists increasingly serve spanish-speaking families. yet, often, cultural accommodations merely imply use of interpreters or bilingual providers. cultural competence requires self-awareness and understanding the client's community and specific risk and resiliency factors. implications for serving clients of latino origins are discussed and illustrated with a case study.cada vez hay más consejeros y agentes de intervención temprana proporcionando servicios a familias de habla hispana. sin emargo, las acomodaciones culturales se limitan con frecuencia al uso de intérpretes o proveedores bilingües. la competencia cultural requiere conocimiento de uno mismo y una comprensión de la comunidad del cliente, así como de los los factores de riesgo y resistencia específicos. se discuten las implicaciones para servir a los clientes de origen latino, y se ilustran con un estudio de caso.. .

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Honoring the Cultural Diversity of Families When Gathering Data

Cited by 70 publications

References 3 publications

Serving the needs of immigrant families of children with autism

Serving the needs of immigrant families of children with autism

Perspectives of Five Stakeholder Groups

Early Intervention With Latino Families: Implications for Practice

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