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Support Needs of Fathers of Children with ASD: Individual, Family, Community and Ideological Influences

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Title: Support Needs of Fathers of Children with ASD: Individual, Family, Community and Ideological Influences
Language: English
Authors: Shave, Kassi, Lashewicz, Bonnie
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. Nov 2016 29(6):495-507.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 13
Publication Date: 2016
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Fathers, Semi Structured Interviews, Parent Attitudes, Child Behavior, Parent Child Relationship, Parenting Skills, Recreational Activities, Mentors, Parent Participation, Clinical Diagnosis
DOI: 10.1111/jar.12204
ISSN: 1360-2322
Abstract: Introduction: Fathers are increasingly involved in caring for children, and involvement by fathers of children with ASD is distinctly impacted by added demands of their child's diagnosis. Yet supports for families of children with ASD are not tailored to needs of fathers. We use an ecological framework to examine how fathers' needs are influenced by contexts ranging from the immediacy of their child's behaviour to overarching expectations for good fathering. Methods: We thematically analyse data from semi-structured interviews with 28 fathers of children with ASD who shared parenting stories of navigating their immediate and broader environments. Findings Fathers are responsive and reflective in their parenting and value recreationally based support activities that include their children. Fathers endorse father-to-father support and are interested in mentoring fathers newer to the experience of having a child with ASD. Conclusions: Fathers are resourceful parents who compel a critical re-examination towards advances in father-friendly practices.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2016
Accession Number: EJ1116447
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Introduction: Fathers are increasingly involved in caring for children, and involvement by fathers of children with ASD is distinctly impacted by added demands of their child's diagnosis. Yet supports for families of children with ASD are not tailored to needs of fathers. We use an ecological framework to examine how fathers' needs are influenced by contexts ranging from the immediacy of their child's behaviour to overarching expectations for good fathering. Methods: We thematically analyse data from semi-structured interviews with 28 fathers of children with ASD who shared parenting stories of navigating their immediate and broader environments. Findings Fathers are responsive and reflective in their parenting and value recreationally based support activities that include their children. Fathers endorse father-to-father support and are interested in mentoring fathers newer to the experience of having a child with ASD. Conclusions: Fathers are resourceful parents who compel a critical re-examination towards advances in father-friendly practices.
ISSN:1360-2322
DOI:10.1111/jar.12204