Journal article
Exploring Autism, Culture, and Immigrant Experiences: Lessons from Sri Lankan Tamil Mothers
Abstract
Background: Canada is home to a mosaic of cultures with immigrant communities from a wide range of countries, but there are significant variations in how autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be understood across different immigrant groups, including Sri Lankan Tamils. Such gaps in knowledge may present challenges for immigrant families that are trying to access appropriate care for their child, including occupational therapy services. Purpose: …
Authors
Shanmugarajah K; Rosenbaum P; Di Rezze B
Journal
Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 89, No. 2, pp. 170–179
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
June 2022
DOI
10.1177/00084174221085433
ISSN
0008-4174