Belief systems of families of children with autism spectrum disorders or down syndrome
Journal article
King, Gillian, Baxter, Donna, Rosenbaum, Peter, Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie and Bates, Anita. (2009). Belief systems of families of children with autism spectrum disorders or down syndrome. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities. 24(1), pp. 50 - 64. https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357608329173
Authors | King, Gillian, Baxter, Donna, Rosenbaum, Peter, Zwaigenbaum, Lonnie and Bates, Anita |
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Abstract | Parents in 16 families of children with autism spectrum disorders or Down syndrome participated in a qualitative study examining family (i.e., all caregivers in the home) belief systems. All families had children who had recently entered elementary school or who were in the early years of high school. As a result of their experiences, families reported becoming more certain about what matters. Families adopted perspectives of optimism, acceptance, and appreciation, and of striving to change the environment or to meet their children's needs as well as possible. These perspectives provided families with a sense of hope, meaning, and control over their situations. The findings indicate the strengths and resilience of families in the face of life's adversities. Implications for families and service providers are discussed. |
Keywords | family belief systems; autism spectrum disorders; Down syndrome |
Year | 2009 |
Journal | Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities |
Journal citation | 24 (1), pp. 50 - 64 |
Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd. |
ISSN | 1088-3576 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1088357608329173 |
Page range | 50 - 64 |
Research Group | Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research |
Place of publication | United States of America |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/89462/belief-systems-of-families-of-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorders-or-down-syndrome
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