Parenting on the margins

A qualitative study of the challenges encountered by fathers of children with autism in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Bibliographic Data

ID15519644
AuthorsM Rosinah Nkgaphela (University of Limpopo, corresponding author), G Olivia Sumbane (University of Limpopo), L Sebolaisi Hlahla (University of Limpopo), L Winter Mokhwelepa (University of Limpopo)
Year2026
Volume16
Pages1730241-1730241
Publication date2026-01-05
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Psychiatry (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1664-0640 • E-ISSN: 1664-0640
PublisherFrontiers Media (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1730241
PMID41561983
OpenAlexW7118174036
LanguageEN
References cited22

Fathers of children with ASD face a wide range of difficulties that extend beyond caregiving and include difficulties in the management of behavioral problems, inadequate service support, and societal stigma. An effective intervention program should incorporate the unique challenges and experiences of fathers of children with ASD to ensure that they receive appropriate assistance. These findings can be used to monitor and evaluate the support provided to fathers of children with ASD

Autism · Autism spectrum disorder · Face (sociological concept · Intervention (counseling · Positive parenting · Qualitative research · Disability Rights and Representation · Family and Disability Support Research · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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