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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 7/2017

09-05-2017 | Original Paper

Fathers’ Orientation to their Children’s Autism Diagnosis: A Grounded Theory Study

Auteurs: Michael D. Hannon, LaChan V. Hannon

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 7/2017

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Abstract

Sixteen fathers of individuals with autism were interviewed to develop a grounded theory explaining how they learned about their children’s autism diagnosis. Results suggest the orientation process entails at least two phases: orienting oneself and orienting others. The orienting oneself phase entailed fathers having suspicion of developmental differences, engaging in research and education activities, having their children formally evaluated; inquiring about their children’s prognosis, and having curiosities about autism’s etiology. The orienting others phase entailed orientating family members and orienting members of their broader communities. Recommendations for responsive service provision, support for fathers, and future research are offered.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Fathers’ Orientation to their Children’s Autism Diagnosis: A Grounded Theory Study
Auteurs
Michael D. Hannon
LaChan V. Hannon
Publicatiedatum
09-05-2017
Uitgeverij
Springer US
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 7/2017
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-017-3149-6

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