Living in the Balance

Exploring the Lived Experiences of Latino Mothers of Children with ASD

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ID12763099
AuthorsTony Bobadilla (0000-0001-5995-1335, Nazareth College, corresponding author)
Year2023
Volume23
Issue2
Pages676-691
Publication date2023-02-28
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Latinos and Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1532-771X • E-ISSN: 1534-8431
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15348431.2023.2180362
OpenAlexW4322619409
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited45

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 phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of Hispanic mothers of children with ASD. Findings suggested that their experiences were reflective of existing knowledge around the family impacts of ASD as participants articulated the challenges of managing emotional stressors and balancing family needs with the needs of the child with a disability. However, findings also suggested ways in which the construction of the role of motherhood in Hispanic culture held unique implications for participants as they sought and struggled to find this balance. Implications for practice with Hispanic families of children with ASD based on their unique experiences are discussed

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Coping (psychology · Developmental psychology · Interpretative phenomenological analysis · Lived experience · Population · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Sociology · Stressor · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Clinical Psychology · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Psychology

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