The experience and coping mechanism of parents of children with autism: the case of Nia Foundation Joy Centre
| dc.contributor.advisor | Jebessa, Frehiwot (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mulubrhan, Merhawit | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-06-20T07:53:28Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-04T12:01:12Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-06-20T07:53:28Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-04T12:01:12Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2017-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This is a case study that attempted to assess the experience and the coping mechanisms of fourteen parents who are giving cares for their children with autism. To this end, qualitative case study research design was employed in order to have an in depth understanding of the issue. The study area selected was Nia Foundation-Joy Centre for children with autism. The study employed an in-depth interview, focus group discussion and observation to collect data. The finding of the study indicated that parents have low awareness about the illness that is associated to the cultural and regional views. And the study also revealed that parents are struggling with the practical care giving, economic and psychological. The parents have used different coping methods these are problem cantered coping such as searching schools for their children, consulting doctors and using other traditional methods was widely used by parents. The study also indicates that parents utilized different support systems that are available in their environments. Finally, this study forwards implications for social work practice, policies and for further researchers | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/2098 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | en_US |
| dc.subject | Autistic children; parents; challenges and coping mechanisms | en_US |
| dc.title | The experience and coping mechanism of parents of children with autism: the case of Nia Foundation Joy Centre | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |