Table 2.
The number and percentage of families rated by staff on outcomes achieved.
| Issues Families Can Face | Issues that were NOT a Concern | Project Helped and No Longer an Issue | Project Gave Some Help but Still an Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowing what services and supports are available to parents and children | 3 (3.5%) | 70 (82.4%) | 11 (12.9%) |
| Managing the child’s behaviour, temper tantrums, and meltdowns | 23 (27.7%) | 38 (45.8%) | 22 (26.5%) |
| Having time to spend with my other children | 25 (29.1%) | 50 (58.1%) | 11 (12.8%) |
| Taking the child out of the house, joining in community activities | 28 (32.6%) | 40 (46.5%) | 17 (19.8%) |
| Communicating with schools | 36 (41.9%) | 41 (47.7%) | 9 (10.5%) |
| Relationships with siblings (or other children) | 36 (42.9%) | 32 (38.1%) | 16 (19.0%) |
| Finding activities all the families can join in | 37 (43.0%) | 34 (39.5%) | 15 (17.4%) |
| Worries about the child’s future | 41 (47.7%) | 7 (8.1%) | 37 (43.0%) |
| Lack of confidence in how to manage my child | 46 (47.9%) | 20 (23.8%) | 18 (21.4%) |
| Meeting other parents and sharing experiences | 44 (51.2%) | 38 (44.2%) | 4 (4.7%) |
| Understanding what it means to have Autism/ASD | 51 (59.3%) | 29 (33.7%) | 6 (7.0%) |
| Family quality of life | 65 (79.3%) | 12 (14.6%) | 5 (6.1%) |
| Main caregiver often feels anxious or depressed | 70 (81.4%) | 3 (3.5%) | 13 (15.1%) |
| Main caregiver has people to turn to if s/he has a problem | 74 (86.0%) | 7 (8.1%) | 5 (5.8%) |