Socio-Cultural Evaluation On Autism

According to the feedback given on the essay proposal, this paper was adapted in many ways. The first piece of feedback that was provided was to replace the vague statements within the thesis in order to make it more specific. By changing the thesis from the original to the current one used in the paper, it provides more room to be specific, as well as it provides the reader with an exact outline of the argument and where the paper is going to end up. Secondly, the essay proposal provided a piece of feedback in regards to the final essay was to examine only one or two cultural groups. As the research process progressed, it became clear that there was a ton of rich data on many different cultural and ethnic backgrounds that would only make the …show more content…
Autism is still widely recognized as a misunderstood diagnosis, as there is no definite reasoning for its occurrence. The understanding surrounding autism varies greatly depending on the personal perspectives of the family, their socioeconomic status, as well as their opinions on biomedicine. Using a bio cultural approach, this paper will use scholarly research to delve into the question of how external factors can have a profound influence on the perception of disability, and, in particular, autism. This paper will examine how culture, socioeconomic classes and views on biomedicine shape perceptions of autism, the individuals who suffer from the disorder and the treatment options available. Also, the differences between different cultural and ethnic groups will be examined, in order to provide a comparative analysis of how these external factors play a large role in the discussion. To conclude, this paper will provide suggestions in regards to disease management, meaning how people can use their own culture to create opinions that positively affect society and people with …show more content…
It has become clear that culture, and many other external factors such as socioeconomic status and ethnicity, play a large role in the construction of disability and in this case, the way it shapes people’s perceptions of autism. According to Ennis-Cole, Durodoye and Harris, in their article titled The Impact of Culture on Autism Diagnosis and Treatment Considerations for Counselors and Other Professionals, “many cultural groups have their own ideas on the causes of disorders” (2013, p.280) as well as, “the decisions families makes about autism diagnosis and treatment are directly influenced by families cultural backgrounds.” (2013, p.279) This article clearly illustrates the relationship between beliefs an individual has about autism and the culture in which they come