The Experiences of Mothers of Children with Autism in Jamaica: An Exploratory Study of Their Journey

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), also referred to as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDDs), are characterized by deficits in verbal and nonverbal communication, social interaction, and repetitive or restricted interests and behaviors. To date, much of the literature on ASDs has been conducted fr...

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Main Author: Mann, Angela R.
Format: Others
Published: Scholar Commons 2013
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Online Access:http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/etd/4722
http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5919&context=etd