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3.03 Family Support - Autism spectrum disorder and the science of social work: Articulating a grand challenge for social work research

Center:

TX-Texas Center for Disability Studies, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Sandy Magana
[email protected]
512-232-9216

Product Description:

The social work profession has not yet taken a leadership role in addressing the myriad of challenges that individuals on the autism spectrum encounter across the lifespan. In this essay, we argue that social workers are well equipped to engage in research and practice aimed at promoting full and meaningful inclusion in society, as well as social and economic justice, for individuals on the autism spectrum

Keyword(s):

autism, social work, research

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Professionals

Alternative Format:

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2018.1509411

COVID-19 Related Data:

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