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"Chasing hope": Parents' perspectives on complementary and alternative interventions for children with autism in Kazakhstan.

Sofiya AnAkbota KanderzhanovaAssel AkhmetovaFaye FosterChee Kai Chan
Published in: Autism : the international journal of research and practice (2020)
The article reports the findings of a qualitative research study on how and why parents of autistic children in Kazakhstan utilize complementary and alternative medicine. We found that parents turn to complementary and alternative medicine because of the lack of professional care options available to them and in pursuit for hope and opportunities for their children with ASD.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • physical activity
  • intellectual disability
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
  • pain management