University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
J Marital Fam Ther. 2012 Jun;38 Suppl 1:211-26. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-0606.2011.00265.x. Epub 2012 Feb 9.
This article introduces marriage and family therapists (MFT) to some of the common issues faced by families that have a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). First, autism is defined and common myths surrounding it are discussed. Next, relational challenges are presented that families report experiencing during early childhood through the elementary school years, adolescence and the transition into adulthood, and the later years of the family life cycle. Real-life stories are included to illustrate the potential contributions that MFTs can make to families that have a child with ASD.
本文向婚姻和家庭治疗师（MFT）介绍了一些自闭症谱系障碍（ASD）儿童家庭面临的常见问题。首先，对自闭症进行了定义，并讨论了围绕自闭症的常见误解。接下来，介绍了家庭在儿童早期到小学、青少年和进入成年期以及家庭生命周期的后期阶段所经历的关系挑战。本文纳入了真实的故事，以说明 MFT 可以为 ASD 儿童家庭做出的潜在贡献。
