Complexity

An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of mothers of deaf children with cochlear implants and autism

Datos Bibliográficos

ID4229175
AutoresAnat Zaidman-Zait, Anat Zaidman‐zait (0000-0002-2336-5147, Tel Aviv University, autor de correspondencia), Deirdre Curle (University of British Columbia)
Año2018
Volumen23
Número9
Páginas1173-1184
Fecha de publicación2018-08-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277
EditorialSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/1359105316646171
PMID27185249
OpenAlexW2394865423
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas3
Referencias citadas35

The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of parenting a child with a dual diagnosis of childhood deafness and autism spectrum disorder who underwent cochlear implantation. Experiences of these parents are rarely discussed within the literature. Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis was used to examine nine mothers of boys (4-9 years old) for understanding their parenting experiences. Three superordinate themes were identified: complexity, personal and family sacrifices and parent-professional partnerships. These themes provide a rich account of mothers' interpretations of their experiences, and reflect the numerous challenges they face. This study helps expand the literature on cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder, and discusses implications for clinical and educational practice

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Cochlear implant · Cochlear implantation · Developmental psychology · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Qualitative research · Superordinate goals · Family and Disability Support Research · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Infant Development and Preterm Care · Psychology · Social Psychology