Article ; Online: A comparison of the experiences, challenges and coping strategies for parents of children with autism residing in the United States and The Arab World.
Journal of the National Medical Association
2023 Volume 115, Issue 2, Page(s) 254–262
Abstract: Most research on autism has targeted White Americans. Although challenges and coping mechanisms are present for all parents, some aspects are influenced by culture. This study aims to compare the experiences, challenges and coping strategies for parents ... ...
Abstract | Most research on autism has targeted White Americans. Although challenges and coping mechanisms are present for all parents, some aspects are influenced by culture. This study aims to compare the experiences, challenges and coping strategies for parents of children with autism residing in the US and Arab countries. A survey, available in both English and Arabic, was posted electronically on social media support groups for parents of children with autism in Arab countries and the US. The survey covered experiences, challenges and coping strategies for raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. 165 surveys were collected from 15 Arab countries and 235 surveys were collected from 32 US states. On a scale from 1 to 5, with 5 being highest satisfaction, US parents reported a higher satisfaction for the overall diagnostic process with median score of 3.0 compared to 2.5 for parents in Arab countries. Parents in both countries reported information seeking/self-education about autism and acceptance and/or religion as the 2 most valuable coping strategies. Lower satisfaction with all aspects of the diagnosis process was found among parents in Arab countries compared to those residing in the US. Lack of community support for Arab parents was also a more significant challenge compared to US parents. With such poor community support for Arab parents, it is pivotal to expand upon initiatives that minimize the stigma and shame associated with an autism diagnosis to ultimately reduce challenges and allow for better parental experiences. |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Child ; United States ; Autistic Disorder ; Autism Spectrum Disorder ; Arab World ; Parents ; Adaptation, Psychological |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2023-02-23 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 419737-9 |
ISSN | 1943-4693 ; 0027-9684 |
ISSN (online) | 1943-4693 |
ISSN | 0027-9684 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.jnma.2023.01.017 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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