Parental Experience of Having a Child Diagnosed With Autistic Spectrum Disorder: An Integrative Literature Review
Singapore Nursing Journal
Chua, A. K. (2012).
Singapore Nursing Journal, 39(1), 8-18.
This integrative review investigates parental experiences of the diagnostic process for children on the autism spectrum.
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1999 to 2010
Peer-reviewed reserach studies
20
Parents of children on the autism spectrum reported needing time to adjust their own expectations and behaviors following diagnosis before buying into clinician recommendations. When present, professionals' poor manner, incomplete information, and reduced coordination and/or management had a significantly negative impact on parental experience, with a resulting worsening of anxiety and fear noted.
