2024/10/31 by Sally McCormick, George Thomas · 1 voice
Psychology · Neuroscience · #Family and Disability Support Research #Autism Spectrum Disorder Research #Educational and Psychological Assessments
paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/02667363.2024.2414456
openalex publication_date 2024/10/31 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/06/15
Understanding of autism has changed considerably in recent years, with growing awareness of the under-recognition of autism in girls. Research has sought to explain the under-diagnosis and experiences of autistic girls, and to provide recommendations for support. Research has also highlighted that parents are often dismissed by professionals; thus, it is crucial that the experiences of parents are represented in the literature. This study explored parents’ experiences of working with educational psychologists to support their autistic daughters. A single embedded case study design and semi-structured interviews were utilised to explore the experiences of five parents of autistic girls. Interviews were analysed using a deductive-inductive approach to thematic analysis. Nine themes and 22 subthemes were identified which highlighted what parents found to be helpful/unhelpful, and areas for development, when working with educational psychologists to support their daughters. The findings are discussed in relation to the existing literature and implications for professional practice are highlighted.