Jewish American Parents Navigating Autism Supports
Exploring Culturally Responsive Services, Advocacy, and Schooling
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Beschreibung
This book explores how Jewish American parents perceive the cultural responsiveness of autism support services provided through public education and clinical settings across the United States. Drawing on qualitative interviews and focus groups with thirteen parents, the study examines how cultural identity shapes experiences of inclusion, advocacy, and service provision. It highlights the ways in which Jewish cultural needs are often overlooked in mainstream autism programming, and how families navigate these gaps through community engagement and personal adaptation.
The book contributes to interdisciplinary debates on culturally responsive care, neurodiversity, and minority representation in educational and behavioral health systems. It situates Jewish American experiences within broader discussions of ethnic and religious identity, offering insights for educators, clinicians, and policymakers seeking to improve equity in autism services. Methodologically, it integrates case study research with thematic analysis and reflects on the generalizability of findings globally.
This timely study will be of interest to scholars and practitioners in psychology, education, sociology, psychiatry, and religious studies, particularly those working at the intersection of culture and neurodiversity. It also offers practical implications for training professionals to better support culturally diverse families.
Beth L. Raiola, EdD, BCBA, is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and Program Chair of ABA Programs at Post University, USA. Dr. Raiola has worked teaching Applied Behavior Analysis and Human Services at American universities and has served as a provider and trainer across school, clinical, and community settings, supporting children with autism and developmental needs. Dr. Raiola consults on behavioral interventions, teacher training, and culturally responsive practice. She has published and presented widely on autism, trauma, and inclusive programming, and served on the nominating committee of the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC) and university advisory committees.
This book explores how Jewish American parents perceive the cultural responsiveness of autism support services provided through public education and clinical settings across the United States. Drawing on qualitative interviews and focus groups with thirteen parents, the study examines how cultural identity shapes experiences of inclusion, advocacy, and service provision. It highlights the ways in which Jewish cultural needs are often overlooked in mainstream autism programming, and how families navigate these gaps through community engagement and personal adaptation.
The book contributes to interdisciplinary debates on culturally responsive care, neurodiversity, and minority representation in educational and behavioral health systems. It situates Jewish American experiences within broader discussions of ethnic and religious identity, offering insights for educators, clinicians, and policymakers seeking to improve equity in autism services. Methodologically, it integrates case study research with thematic analysis and reflects on the generalizability of findings globally.
This timely study will be of interest to scholars and practitioners in psychology, education, sociology, psychiatry, and religious studies, particularly those working at the intersection of culture and neurodiversity. It also offers practical implications for training professionals to better support culturally diverse families.
Explores how Jewish American families experience autism support in public schools and clinical settings Reveals cultural gaps in autism services and how parents advocate for responsive care Equips educators and clinicians to better support Jewish cultural needs in autism provision
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Beth L. Raiola
Themen in »Jewish American Parents Navigating Autism Supports«
Jewish American parents Autism support Culturally responsive autism support Cultural identity and autism Inclusive education Neurodiversity Autism services in public schools Disability Studies Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Autism and religion Educational equity Cultural competence in clinical practice Autism and community engagement Multicultural perspectives in autism research Autism advocacy