Es un regalo de Dios la verdad”

Hispanic Fathers Lived Experiences of Child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

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ID12763957
AuthorsTony Bobadilla (0000-0001-5995-1335, Our Lady of the Lake University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume22
Issue4
Pages1492-1505
Publication date2021-10-12
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Latinos and Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1532-771X • E-ISSN: 1534-8431
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15348431.2021.1987911
OpenAlexW3206678051
LanguageES
Citations received2
References cited32

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has a profound impact on families throughout the United States (U.S.). These impacts resonated within Hispanic families, a rapidly growing demographic. This phenological study explored the lived experiences of Hispanic fathers of children with ASD, resulting in implications for social work education. The objective of this qualitative, phenomenological study was to explore lived experiences of Hispanic fathers raising a child with ASD. Six Hispanic Fathers were recruited from the families known to the researcher. Face to face semi-structured interviews were conducted. A modified data analysis approach was utilized to identify themes common to these fathers. Four themes emerged from data analysis: 1) Spirituality and God, 2) Non-verbal connection, 3) late involvement, and 4) extended family’s involvement

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Developmental psychology · Qualitative research · Sociology · Spirituality · Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues · Family and Disability Support Research · Parental Involvement in Education · Psychology

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