Making visible the lived experiences of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder
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Kirsten Baird-Bate Thesis
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Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is complex. Gaining insight into the lived experiences of mothers of children with autism is a first step toward developing effective policy and services to support not only children with ASD but also their families. This Visual Narrative study asked participants to capture daily photographs then engage in a semi-structure interview. Findings showed child health/behaviour significantly influenced the maternal lived experience within the family; external systems; and the mothers' own experience of wellness. The nuanced insights contribute towards understanding of ASD and highlight the importance of family-centric policies.
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| ID Code: | 128644 |
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| Item Type: | QUT Thesis (Masters by Research) |
| Supervisor: | O'Gorman, Lyndal & Saggers, Beth |
| Keywords: | Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mothers, Lived experiences, Visual Narrative Inquiry, Meaning making, Photographic journaling, Reflective practice, Qualitative research, Resilience, Families |
| DOI: | 10.5204/thesis.eprints.128644 |
| Divisions: | Past > QUT Faculties & Divisions > Faculty of Education |
| Institution: | Queensland University of Technology |
| Deposited On: | 29 May 2019 05:26 |
| Last Modified: | 29 May 2019 05:26 |
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