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Parenting African American Children With Autism: The Influence of Respect and Faith in Mother, Father, Single-, and
Karen Burkett1, Edith Morris1,2, Jean Anthony3
11 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
Purpose:
Parents are the most significant contributor to care of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and as such research on African American parenting in ASD is conspicuously absent. Findings relevant to parenting are discussed from a study with urban African American families caring for children with ASD.
Design:
An ethnonursing study was conducted with 24 African American family members of children with ASD and 28 professionals. Data were analyzed and reported as themes.
Findings:
Two universal themes of were found of respect and faith in God and family that influenced parental care. Two diverse themes of mother's watchful care and father's protective care, along with differences in feelings of isolation and dependence on supports were found among single- and two-parent families. Discussion and Practice Implications: When health care professionals increase their knowledge and understanding of cultural practices in the parental care of children with ASD, they provide health care that is culturally congruent.
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