Table 4.
Parent-Reported Reasons for the Lack of Applied Behavior Analysis Services (N = 8)
Parent response | Agree N (%) |
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I would like to have this service, but my child is on a waitlist. | 7 (88%) |
I had difficulty in making an appointment for this service. | 5 (63%) |
I cannot find a therapist who offers this service in the area where I live. | 4 (50%) |
There is no therapist who speaks my native language. | 3 (38%) |
My child no longer qualifies to receive this service because of their age. | 3 (38%) |
I do not know how to find this service. | 2 (25%) |
I do not have transportation to get to this service. | 2 (25%) |
My work schedule comes into conflict with this service. | 1 (13%) |
There is some other reason. | 1 (13%) |
My insurance does not cover this service. | 0 (0%) |
I am concerned that if I look for this service, I will have problems with immigration. | 0 (0%) |
My family does not believe that this service is necessary. | 0 (0%) |
My husband/wife/partner does not believe this service is necessary. | 0 (0%) |