The experience of families living with autism spectrum disorders in rural coastal areas of England

To interview families including a child/young person with ASD living in rural coastal areas. Interviews will be carried out with mothers, fathers, siblings (as appropriate within the individual family context) and, where possible, the child/young person(s) with ASD. • To use qualitative thematic analysis to identify: - whole families’ experiences of living with ASD in a rural coastal area - challenges experienced and barriers identified (if any) relating to ASD - availability and access of formal and informal support - the perceived impact (if any) of living with ASD in a period of austerity