Autism in Taiwan and Thailand: Influences of Culture

• Published in: Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment Vol. 20; pp. 1523 - 1538
• Main Authors: Westby, Carol, Chen, Kai-Mei, Cheng, Lilly, Jithavech, Ponjit, Maroonroge, Sumalai
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Zealand Dove Medical Press Limited 31.08.2024; Dove; Dove Medical Press
• Subjects: Autism; buddhism; Care and treatment; confucian; Cultural identity; culture; Distribution; focused review; Health aspects; inclusion; Psychiatric services; Review; Social aspects; United States; focused review; inclusion; Confucian; Buddhism; culture; autism

The prevalence of autism is increasing worldwide. The majority of autism research and development of autism assessments and interventions has been conducted in Western cultures. The prevalence of autism is reportedly lower in Asian versus Western cultures, but this is likely due to lack of personnel...