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Understanding The Experiences Of Saudi Arabian Mothers Of Children With Autism In The United States, Basmah M. Alotaibi
Understanding The Experiences Of Saudi Arabian Mothers Of Children With Autism In The United States, Basmah M. Alotaibi
Wayne State University Dissertations
This narrative research examines the experiences of five Saudi Arabian mothers of children with ASD who are living in the United States. Multiple interviews were used in qualitative research to learn more about the different experiences of these mothers. The purpose of the study was to learn about the participants’ experiences, including their stressors, beliefs, and thoughts about raising their children with ASD in a culture that is different from the one where they were raised.
Culture can shape mothers' attitudes and beliefs about raising children with disabilities. Saudi Arabian mothers living abroad are likely to observe different ways of …