Abstract
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is now well known and is being diagnosed more frequently than years ago. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2017, the combined estimated prevalence of ASD is 14.6 per 1,000 (1 in 68). Estimated prevalence among children age 8 was significantly higher among boys (23.6 per 1,000). ASD is a complicated and challenging disorder for every caregiver, health care providers, schools, and the overall community. However, caregivers of children with ASD receive little support. Little is known about what support is available for caregivers; not much research is available on how to provide and give support to caregivers effectively.
The purpose of this study was to gain a deep understanding of the lived experience of caregivers of a child with ASD.
Sigma Membership
Omega Delta
Type
Dissertation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Phenomenology
Research Approach
Qualitative Research
Keywords:
Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Caregiver Support
Advisor
Claudette R. Chin
Second Advisor
Sonique Sailsman
Third Advisor
Ferrona A. Beason
Degree
PhD
Degree Grantor
Barry University
Degree Year
2020
Recommended Citation
Whigham, Marline, "Caregivers of a child with autism in South Florida: A phenomenological study" (2022). Dissertations. 952.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dissertations/952
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None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2022-11-29
Full Text of Presentation
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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28966277; ProQuest document ID: 2636850801. The author still retains copyright.