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First port of call: facing the parents of autism spectrum disorder

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 57 , issue 1 , 2015 , pages: 31–34

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2014.995917

Author(s): DL Fewster Department of Occupational Therapy, South Africa , T Gurayah Department of Occupational Therapy, South Africa

Keywords: autism spectrum disorder , parents , practitioners

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Abstract

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a debilitating condition for the child as well as the parents and family. Research in ASD is on the increase with many studies coming out of developed countries. To add to the knowledge base in ASD from a South African perspective, the experiences and coping strategies of parents of children with ASD were explored.

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