Service Delivery Outcomes in ASD: Role of Parent Education, Empowerment, and Professional Partnership

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have significant and complex service needs that often go unmet. This study seeks to understand service disparities in this population by investigating the relationship between socioeconomic status (as measured by parent education), parent empowerment (sense of control gained by parent's ability to successfully utilize skills, knowledge, and resources) and quality of parent-professional (service provider) relationship. Findings show a positive relationship between education and number and satisfaction of services received.