Relationships of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Fathers
Location
2074
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2015
End Date
January 2015
Abstract
This phenomenological study investigated the relationships between 7 fathers and their sons with autism spectrum disorder. Seven major themes emerged and will be discussed: Shared Activities, Developmental Sensitivity, Emotional Understanding, Fighting the Label, Fatherhood Expectations, Parent Responsibility, and Fatherhood Isolation.
Relationships of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Fathers
2074
This phenomenological study investigated the relationships between 7 fathers and their sons with autism spectrum disorder. Seven major themes emerged and will be discussed: Shared Activities, Developmental Sensitivity, Emotional Understanding, Fighting the Label, Fatherhood Expectations, Parent Responsibility, and Fatherhood Isolation.
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