Pillar Mothers: Perspective on the Adaptation Process of Mothers of Autistic Children
Delphine Périard-Larivée,
Élisabeth Godbout,
Jean-Yves Bégin
et al.
Abstract:Mothers of autistic children encounter numerous daily challenges that can affect their adaptation. While many studies have documented the impact on mothers of having an autistic child and factors contributing to their adaptation and their experiences of motherhood, few have examined how mothers of autistic children perceive their overall adaptation. We investigated with a qualitative design how mothers of autistic children perceive stressors, facilitators (resources, coping strategies, and contexts), and outco… Show more
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