Date of Award

2013

Document Type

Project

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School of Social Work

First Advisor

Shon, Herb

Second Advisor

McCaslin, Rosemary

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify parental perceptions on immunizations causing Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs), and identify whether or not these perceptions influenced whether or not a parent vaccinated their child. If parents are educated on vaccinations, and understand that numerous studies have been conducted proving immunizations do not cause autism, it may prevent a host of possible problems that may arise in the future.

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