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Autism Spectrum Disorder; Autism Diagnostic Observational Schedule; Developmental Disorder; Childhood Disintegrative Disorder; Family Dynamics
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Minority Parents' Narratives Of Living With Their Child With An Autism Spectrum Disorder, Monique Willis
Minority Parents' Narratives Of Living With Their Child With An Autism Spectrum Disorder, Monique Willis
Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects
Previous studies addressing the impact of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on the family focus largely on the Caucasian population (Cassidy, McConkey, Truesdale-Kennedy, & Slevin, 2008; Hebert & Koulouglioti, 2010; N. Johnson, Frenn, Feetham, & Simpson, 2011; Myers, Mackintosh, & Goin-Kochel, 2009; Rao & Beidel, 2009). There is a dearth of research examining the impact of ASD on family dynamics in marginal groups. This study attempts to add to the sparse literature and to increase understanding of the specific experiences of minority parents of children with ASD. Family systems theory, family systems-illness model, and social constructivism frameworks inform this study and …