Research Article

Challenges and coping strategies of parents of children with autism spectrum disorder in Eswatini

Published in: Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Volume 33 , issue 1-3 , 2021 , pages: 32–41

DOI: 10.2989/17280583.2023.2259428

Author(s): Fanele Nkonyane , Eswatini , Thavanesi Gurayah , South Africa , Thanalutchmy Lingah , South Africa

Keywords: challenges of parents of children with ASD , children with ASD , coping strategies , autism spectrum disorder

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Abstract

Background: Research shows that the debilitating effects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) not only have an impact on the child, but on the parents and caregivers as well. This study aimed to explore the challenges and coping strategies of parents of children with ASD in Eswatini.

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