If you are a parent from a non-English speaking background (NESB), you are invited to participate in a research project on autism and culture.
This project wants to identify some of the problems experienced by parents from NESB in obtaining a diagnosis for their child, and accessing early intervention services. The study wants to see if problems occur because of language difficulties, access to information, or different cultural beliefs about disability that may influence how you understand your child’s disability.
Participation will consist of 2 interviews lasting 1-2 hours, over a 4 week period, at a time and place of your choosing. If you agree, the interviews will be recorded on audiotape, but will not be if you don't want to. All information will be recorded anonymously. You may withdraw at any time from the project without having to give any reason.
The project is being conducted by Sarah Martin as part of a Masters of Applied Anthropology at Macquarie University. It has been approved by the Macquarie University ethics committee and the Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) Ethics Committee. Sarah is also the mother of a daughter with autism. She can be contacted on:
