# Parental Denial, Acceptance, and Autism Support in Canada
> Learn how parental perception of autism diagnoses shapes access to healthcare and education systems in Canada through this research proposal summary.

Tags: autism-support, canada-healthcare, parental-denial, qualitative-research, sociology, disability-studies, systems-of-care
## Research Focus
* Exploration of how families navigate autism support systems in Canada post-diagnosis.
* Focus on parental denial or acceptance as a key factor in accessing care.

## Barriers to Support
* Geographical: Rural families face specialist shortages and delays.
* Economic: Private services require financial resources, leading to long public waitlists.
* Institutional: Lack of coordination across fragmented systems.

## Methodology
* Reflexive Ethnographic Approach using Burawoy's Extended Case Method.
* Connects individual lived experiences to broader social structures.

## Methods & Sample
* Primary methods: Semi-structured interviews (~45 min), structured questionnaires, unstructured interviews, and pile sorting.
* Sample size: 60 participants (15 potentially in denial, 15 accepted diagnosis, 15 autistic young adults, 15 practitioners).

## Ethical & Financial Considerations
* Full informed consent and multi-site confidentiality protocols.
* Estimated 3-year study budget: ~$200,000 CAD, including $150k for living costs and $10k for research assistants.

## Conclusion
* Barriers to support are not just structural but are influenced by social interactions and perceptions.
* Effective policy requires better collaboration between families and institutions.
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