Autism and Parental Blame Research Report

Irvana Davies • December 9, 2024

Autism and Parental Blame Research Report.

The Autism and Parental Blame research project seeks to understand how parents of autistic children experience parental blame when they approach health, education, and care services for support. 


The project is led by West Midlands ADASS in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, and has been commissioned by NHS England (Midlands Region).


The Project Organisers have been working together with families to identify common concerns and themes and make recommendations for changes to practice that will ensure families feel heard and understood when they look for help.


This Report findings have now been published and more details and the report itself can be found on their website.


The report Autism and Parental Blame: Blamed Instead of Helped, is intended for professionals, policymakers, researchers, and anyone who is interested in improving the lives of autistic children, young people, and their families. 


Read more here.

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