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This study aimed to examine social support resources available to families of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) during the early post-diagnosis period and to explore the associations between selected demographic characteristics and access to these support resources. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 508 parents or primary caregivers of children with ASD from multiple provinces and cities across Vietnam. Among them, 290 participants (57.1%) reported receiving support from others during the initial post-diagnosis period and were included in the analysis of social support resources.
The findings indicated that spousal support was the most significant source of support (M = 3.51), followed by maternal grandparents (M = 2.83), paternal grandparents (M = 2.72), and teachers or educational staff (M = 2.40). Support from relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and government officials was reported at lower levels. The results also revealed significant associations between access to social support and several demographic factors, including parent gender, religious affiliation, educational attainment, and the severity of the child’s condition. In particular, parents with religious affiliations and those with higher educational levels tended to receive greater levels of social support.
The study highlights the important role of social support networks in helping families adapt during the early post-diagnosis period and underscores the need to strengthen community-based support systems to improve families’ access to social resources.
Keywords: autism spectrum disorder, families of children with autism, social support, support resources, parents of children with autism.
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