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Raising An Adolescent With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study

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dc.contributor.advisorPerry, Adrienne
dc.creatorHo, Hilda Sze Wing
dc.date.accessioned2016-11-25T14:01:28Z
dc.date.available2016-11-25T14:01:28Z
dc.date.copyright2016-06-20
dc.date.issued2016-11-25
dc.date.updated2016-11-25T14:01:28Z
dc.degree.disciplinePsychology (Functional Area: Clinical-Developmental)
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMA - Master of Arts
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this study was to investigate parent experiences of raising an adolescent with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Nine families participated in semi-structured in-depth interviews. Using thematic analysis, informed by grounded theory principles, four themes were constructed to represent the parents narratives of their caregiving journey: 1) Rippling Effect of Loss; 2) Becoming a Parent-Professional; 3) One Size Fits None; and 4) Preparing for The Future. Parental narratives reflect the tension they experience with the school system and the frustration with dealing with services that do not grow with their childs needs. Findings also indicate that, over the years, parents develop a specialized skill set that helps them navigate the ever-changing ASD landscape.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/32687
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectClinical psychology
dc.subject.keywordsASD
dc.subject.keywordsAutism
dc.subject.keywordsParent experiences
dc.subject.keywordsAdolescents
dc.titleRaising An Adolescent With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Qualitative Study
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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