Newly published article in International Journal of Developmental Disabilities
The article, title "Lessons learned from a statewide needs assessment of Asian American families of children with developmental disabilities," was published in International Journal of Developmental Disabilities.
Authors:
- Yao Wang, Irang Kim, Sarah Dababnah, Charina Reyes, Aesha John
- Yao and Dr. Sarah Dababnah are from University of Maryland, School of Social Work.
- Dr. Charina Reyes is from University of Maryland, School of Medicine
- Dr. Irang Kim is from Tulane University School of Social Work
- Dr. Aesha John is from Texas Christian University Department of Social Work
Abstract
The prevalence of developmental disabilities (DDs) has increased in the past decades. As Asian Americans (AA) represent one of the fastest-growing racial groups in the U.S., it is likely that there are a large number of AA children with DD. Racial disparities among individuals with DDs have been well-documented, yet few studies have comprehensively examined AA parents’ experiences accessing diagnostic, therapeutic, or support services for their children with DD. This research gap exists, in part, due to the practical and methodological challenges in conducting culturally responsive research with AA families. In this ‘Points of View’ article, we describe our process of conducting a statewide, community-engaged needs assessment of AA parents of children with DD. We hope the lessons learned from this process will inform and promote future research engaging AA communities, and ultimately, help grow the body of evidence on underrepresented families of children with DD.
Read full article:
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/20473869.2023.2286404