Monica Asencio

PhD
Special Education

Research Title : Level of Access to Autism Spectrum Disorder Resources and Types of Interventions in Peru

Monica Asencio, a PhD student in the Department of Special Education, traveled to Lima, Peru during the summer of 2017 in order to examine the level of access to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)-related resources and services and types of ASD intervention within the city.  Much of the existing research that examines the biology of autism and the importance of early intervention has been conducted in affluent English-speaking countries, leaving challenges within developing countries to identify effective interventions and services that exist for people with ASD and their families.  Monica’s research aims to fill in the existing gap by contributing to an academic research base with relevance for all those engaged in the planning and implementation of ASD policies at both national and local community levels.