Discovering the Thematic Network of Communication Problems of Families Have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Having a member with an autism spectrum disorder in the family creates a wide range of challenges and problems for the family members. The present study was conducted with the aim of discovering the thematic network of challenges and communication problems of families that have children with autism...

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Main Authors: Yusef jamali, Maryamsadat Fatehizade, Mohammad Reza Abedi
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Published: Allameh Tabataba'i University Press 2023-09-01
Series:Ravānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī
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Online Access:https://jpe.atu.ac.ir/article_16396_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdf
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description Having a member with an autism spectrum disorder in the family creates a wide range of challenges and problems for the family members. The present study was conducted with the aim of discovering the thematic network of challenges and communication problems of families that have children with autism spectrum disorder. The research method was a qualitative approach with a thematic analysis method. The statistical population was families with autistic children (7 to 18 years old) in Isfahan city (240 families), eighteen families participated in the research. Participants were selected by purposeful sampling method. A depth semi-structured interview was used for collecting information. The results revealed 675 initial codes, 23 basic themes, five organizing themes, and one global theme. The extracted organizing themes were: social, personal, related to interaction with the child, lack of time and within the family issues. The global theme was also identified as the culture of avoiding autism. This research showed that pursuing an approach that encourages more acceptance of autism in the community can be the first step for improving the environment of destigmatization and reducing the culture of avoiding autistic individuals. In addition, cultural programs help raise awareness about autism and developmental disorders and also, it could help to connect the families with early intervention resources.
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spelling doaj.art-2259a9bb61864e13b427936a1d74241d2023-12-24T07:16:55ZfasAllameh Tabataba'i University PressRavānshināsī-i Afrād-i Istis̠nāyī2252-00312476-647X2023-09-01135110.22054/jpe.2023.74219.259416396Discovering the Thematic Network of Communication Problems of Families Have Children with Autism Spectrum DisorderYusef jamali0Maryamsadat Fatehizade1Mohammad Reza Abedi2Faculty of Education and Psychology. University of EsfahanAssociate Professor, University of IsfahanProfessor of Isfahan University, Department of Counseling, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Isfahan, Isfahan IranHaving a member with an autism spectrum disorder in the family creates a wide range of challenges and problems for the family members. The present study was conducted with the aim of discovering the thematic network of challenges and communication problems of families that have children with autism spectrum disorder. The research method was a qualitative approach with a thematic analysis method. The statistical population was families with autistic children (7 to 18 years old) in Isfahan city (240 families), eighteen families participated in the research. Participants were selected by purposeful sampling method. A depth semi-structured interview was used for collecting information. The results revealed 675 initial codes, 23 basic themes, five organizing themes, and one global theme. The extracted organizing themes were: social, personal, related to interaction with the child, lack of time and within the family issues. The global theme was also identified as the culture of avoiding autism. This research showed that pursuing an approach that encourages more acceptance of autism in the community can be the first step for improving the environment of destigmatization and reducing the culture of avoiding autistic individuals. In addition, cultural programs help raise awareness about autism and developmental disorders and also, it could help to connect the families with early intervention resources.https://jpe.atu.ac.ir/article_16396_d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e.pdfautismfamilythematic networkcommunication problems
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family
thematic network
communication problems
title Discovering the Thematic Network of Communication Problems of Families Have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
title_full Discovering the Thematic Network of Communication Problems of Families Have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
title_fullStr Discovering the Thematic Network of Communication Problems of Families Have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
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title_short Discovering the Thematic Network of Communication Problems of Families Have Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
title_sort discovering the thematic network of communication problems of families have children with autism spectrum disorder
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family
thematic network
communication problems
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