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Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders

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17-09-2019 | Original Paper

Cultural Experiences of Arab American Caregivers Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Serene Habayeb, Sarah Dababnah, Aesha John, Brendan Rich

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 1/2020

Abstract

Research on families’ experiences raising children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is limited in minority ethnic and cultural groups, such as the Arab American community. Twenty Arab American caregivers raising children with ASD completed online questionnaires regarding their experiences with stigma and acculturation. Nine participants completed follow-up phone interviews. Perceived stigma fell in the low to moderate range. Acculturation related to social interactions indicated slightly greater assimilation compared to separation, and slightly greater integration over marginalization. During interviews, participants discussed the impact of disability stigma, distancing from their communities, and parent gender roles. By better understanding Arab American families raising children with ASD professionals can work towards improving clinical services for these families.

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Titel: Cultural Experiences of Arab American Caregivers Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs: Serene Habayeb
Sarah Dababnah
Aesha John
Brendan Rich
Publicatiedatum: 17-09-2019
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 1/2020
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-019-04218-3

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