Hispanic Parents’ Experience Raising Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

A Comparative Study

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ID12763045
AuthorsTony Bobadilla (0000-0001-5995-1335, Nazareth College, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue4
Pages1433-1447
Publication date2023-11-18
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Latinos and Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1532-771X • E-ISSN: 1534-8431
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15348431.2023.2274847
OpenAlexW4388811294
LanguageEN
References cited34

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has a profound impact on millions of families in the United States. While Hispanic families represent the most rapidly growing demographic group within this population, little research explores their unique experiences in coping with the family impacts of ASD. This comparative study explored the lived experiences of Hispanic parents of children with ASD. Fifteen Hispanic parents were part of the studies and a comparison study was conducted deriving from both. Moutstakas' modified data analysis approach was used to theme out the findings. Four major themes emerged from the data analysis: 1) parental response 2) the other children 3) parental impact 4) future. Findings suggest ways in which the construction of the role of parenthood in a Hispanic culture held unique implications for participants as they sought and struggled to find the balance of ASD. Implications for practice and scholars with Hispanic families of children with ASD based on their lived experiences are presented

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Development and Digital Technology · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Psychology

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