Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
While previous research confirms the role religion can play in positive youth development, much existing research leaves out consideration of underrepresented populations. One important underrepresented population is children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which now impacts one in 59...
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| description | While previous research confirms the role religion can play in positive youth development, much existing research leaves out consideration of underrepresented populations. One important underrepresented population is children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which now impacts one in 59 children in the United States. Using qualitative data collected from in depth, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews of 53 parents/caregivers, in this article, we analyze barriers and opportunities in religious education for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. We analyze factors impacting whether parents perceive their children to have a supportive and appropriate religious education experience or an unsupportive and alienating experience. We also provide recommendations for congregations and argue for inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder in future research on religion and positive youth development. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-25f5abe2848b46cc8ae651f7818d83702022-12-22T02:18:57ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442019-09-01101054010.3390/rel10100540rel10100540Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum DisorderSusan Crawford Sullivan0Victoria Aramini1Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 01610, USACarroll School of Management, Boston College, Boston, MA 02467, USAWhile previous research confirms the role religion can play in positive youth development, much existing research leaves out consideration of underrepresented populations. One important underrepresented population is children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which now impacts one in 59 children in the United States. Using qualitative data collected from in depth, semi-structured, face-to-face interviews of 53 parents/caregivers, in this article, we analyze barriers and opportunities in religious education for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder. We analyze factors impacting whether parents perceive their children to have a supportive and appropriate religious education experience or an unsupportive and alienating experience. We also provide recommendations for congregations and argue for inclusion of children with autism spectrum disorder in future research on religion and positive youth development.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/10/10/540youth developmentautism spectrum disorderfamilycongregationsreligious socialization |
| spellingShingle | Susan Crawford Sullivan Victoria Aramini Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder Religions youth development autism spectrum disorder family congregations religious socialization |
| title | Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_full | Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_fullStr | Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_full_unstemmed | Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_short | Religion and Positive Youth Development: Challenges for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder |
| title_sort | religion and positive youth development challenges for children and youth with autism spectrum disorder |
| topic | youth development autism spectrum disorder family congregations religious socialization |
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