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Resilient narratives of a single mother raising a child with autism spectrum disorder

A neurodiversity perspective

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ID15711795
AuthorsNettie Nobukosi Ndou-Chikwena (0000-0003-0700-9756, University of Johannesburg, corresponding author), Maximus Monaheng Sefotho (0000-0003-0704-1983, University of Johannesburg), Nausheen Ameen (0000-0001-5836-549X, University of Johannesburg)
Year2025
Volume14
Pages1727-1727
Publication date2025-10-27
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAfrican Journal of Disability (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2223-9170 • E-ISSN: 2226-7220
PublisherAOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA)
DOI10.4102/ajod.v14i0.1727
PMID41200082
OpenAlexW4416032376
LanguageEN
References cited44

Community-based initiatives should boost public awareness and alleviate the cultural stigma surrounding neurodevelopmental conditions; prioritise resilience, strategy sharing, and advocacy to empower single mothers from survival to empowerment. Public healthcare support services must be improved

Autism · Narrative · Perspective (graphical · Raising (metalworking · Single mothers · Stigma (botany · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research · Family and Disability Support Research · Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum

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