Autism in Africa: prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and the impact of social and cultural factors on families and caregivers: a review

N Aderinto, D Olatunji, O Idowu - Annals of Medicine and Surgery, 2023 - journals.lww.com
This paper presents a narrative review of current knowledge on autism in Africa, including
prevalence, diagnosis, treatment and the impact of social and cultural factors on families and …

A qualitative study on the experience of stigma for Chinese parents of children with autism spectrum disorder

CSM Ng, SSL Ng - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
Experiencing stigma related to having a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be
difficult and is detrimental to parent well-being. Since the research on stigmatized …

Preliminary validation of stigma measures among parents of children who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing in the United States and Ghana

K Saalim, JD Kraemer, N Boafo, MA Stockton… - Ear and …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
Objectives: Parents are integral to the development and overall well-being of their child.
Previous research has studied the emotional effects parenting experiences have on parents …

Psychological distress among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders: A randomized control trial of cognitive behavioural therapy

CN Onyishi, MM Sefotho, V Victor-Aibodion - Research in Autism Spectrum …, 2023 - Elsevier
High psychological distress that ranges from stress reactions to anxiety and depression are
prevalent among parents and caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) …

Exploring the landscape of autism in Africa: challenges in diagnosis, support, and resources–a short communication

B Kantawala, A Abu-Bakr, B Kasini… - Annals of Medicine …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) represent enduring neurodevelopmental conditions
characterized by impairments in social interaction, communication, behavior patterns, and …

The relationship between perceived social support and rumination among parents of children with autism: moderating effect of the degree of intervention received by …

L Xu, L Song, Z Xiong, J Chen - Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Objective As the number of children diagnosed with autism rises year by year, the issue of
nurturing this particular group becomes increasingly salient. Parents of autistic children, as …

Exploring the Challenges Faced by Parents of Children With ASD in Rural Nigerian Communities: A Multidimensional Analysis of Support Systems and Intervention

OO Akande - 2024 - search.proquest.com
The study examined the difficulties encountered by parents of children with ASD in rural
communities in Nigeria. The lack of sufficient healthcare facilities and proficient practitioners …

Parents' perceptions of autism and their challenges in China

W Fu, Y Xiao, C Yin, R Xu - Advances in Developmental and …, 2022 - syncsci.com
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social
communication deficits and restricted or repetitive behaviors. Parents play a significant role …

Skalės, vertinančios savęs stigmatizavimą (SSMIS), modifikavimas ir validavimas tėvų, auginančių raidos sutrikimą turintį vaiką, imtyje

K Žardeckaitė-Matulaitienė, M Aušraitė - Public Health, 2024 - visuomenessveikata.hi.lt
Tyrimo tikslas–patikrinti skalės, vertinančios savęs stigmatizavimą (SSMIS), pritaikytos
raidos sutrikimą turinčių vaikų tėvams, validumą. Tyrimo medžiaga ir metodai. Tyrime …

Stigma among Parents of Children with Autism: An Integrative Review

TL Khanh, TLA Mai, PA Hoang - Pacific Rim International Journal …, 2023 - he02.tci-thaijo.org
The number of children diagnosed with autism is increasing around the world. The role of
parents is vital in caring for children with autism, but stigma is a challenging and prevalent …