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KMID : 0894920140140030131
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Journal of the Korean Association for Persons with Autism
2014 Volume.14 No. 3 p.131 ~ p.169
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A Study of the System of Diagnosis and Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders : Based on the Experience and the Perceptions of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
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Lee So-Hyun
Lee Suk-Hyang
Yoon Sun-Ah
Kim Jee-Young
Oh Se-Rim
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Abstract
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There has been a dramatical increase in the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders(ASD) internationally. Such an increase is also being perceived in the field of diagnosis and education in Korea. Due to the specific needs of individuals with ASD, comprehensive treatment supports are required, including professional personnel for diagnosis and education, and the very high economic expense. Therefore, for individuals with ASD throughout their whole lives, professional and systematic supports are required. The purpose of this study was to find what kind of experience that child and adolescent psychiatrists have in the process of diagnosis of ASD and how they perceive the process. For the purpose of the study, 10 psychiatrists were participated in in-depth interviews. Seven major themes emerged from the qualitative analysis: (1) needs for diagnosis and support, (2) experiences and needs for supporting children with ASD, (3) needs for case management and support, (4) needs for family support, (5) difficulties of inter-organization cooperation, (6) needs for professional development of psychiatrist, and (7) contributing figures for prognosis. Based on the result of the study, implications were provided to facilitate the accuracy of the diagnosis and to establish the supporting system for children with ASD.
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KEYWORD
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autism spectrum disorders(ASD), diagnosis, support system, child and adolescent psychiatrist, experience, perception
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