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Shilubane, N. H. Manganye, B. S. Mazibuko, Nomfundo 2019-06-05T07:20:21Z 2019-06-05T07:20:21Z 2019-05-18 Mazibuko, Nomfundo (2019) Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province, University of Venda, South Africa.<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1337>. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1337 Mazibuko N. Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province. []. , 2019 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1337 Mazibuko, N. (2019). <i>Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1337 Mazibuko, Nomfundo. <i>"Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province."</i> ., , 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1337 TY - Dissertation AU - Mazibuko, Nomfundo AB - Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a life-long neurodevelopmental disorder, which does not affect the child only but the caregiver more. ASD characterized by impairments in social interactions, communication and repetitive behaviour. Therefore, caring for a child diagnosed with ASD can be a very challenging experience for caregiver especially when knowledge about the condition is limited. The aim of the study was to explore experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with ASD in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province. The study adopted a qualitative approach, wherein data was collected using face-to-face semi-structured interviews, in which an interview guide was used. Participants were selected purposively from the three different schools and data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Twelve (12) participants were interviewed for the study. The caregivers’ children were aged 5-12 years. Ethical considerations and measures to ensure trustworthiness were adhered to throughout the study. The study findings indicated that caregivers for children diagnosed with ASD experienced psychological stress, social isolation and stigma, financial burden, lack of family support, services for children with ASD were perceived not to be accessible and available. The findings also indicated that there is limited knowledge of ASD amongst caregivers, health professionals and the community at large. Therefore, more awareness campaigns need to be done on ASD to increase knowledge on the condition. Furthermore, the study recommends that support groups for caregivers of children diagnosed with ASD should be formed and that information regarding a range of inexpensive interventions and educational programs should be made available for caregivers and their children, as well as continuous dissemination of information amongst caregivers. However, limited statistical information on ASD is available on the South African context. DA - 2019-05-18 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Autism spectrum disorder KW - Caregivers KW - Experience KW - Autism KW - Children LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2019 T1 - Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province TI - Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/1337 ER - MPH Department of Public Health Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a life-long neurodevelopmental disorder, which does not affect the child only but the caregiver more. ASD characterized by impairments in social interactions, communication and repetitive behaviour. Therefore, caring for a child diagnosed with ASD can be a very challenging experience for caregiver especially when knowledge about the condition is limited. The aim of the study was to explore experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with ASD in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province. The study adopted a qualitative approach, wherein data was collected using face-to-face semi-structured interviews, in which an interview guide was used. Participants were selected purposively from the three different schools and data was analysed using thematic content analysis. Twelve (12) participants were interviewed for the study. The caregivers’ children were aged 5-12 years. Ethical considerations and measures to ensure trustworthiness were adhered to throughout the study. The study findings indicated that caregivers for children diagnosed with ASD experienced psychological stress, social isolation and stigma, financial burden, lack of family support, services for children with ASD were perceived not to be accessible and available. The findings also indicated that there is limited knowledge of ASD amongst caregivers, health professionals and the community at large. Therefore, more awareness campaigns need to be done on ASD to increase knowledge on the condition. Furthermore, the study recommends that support groups for caregivers of children diagnosed with ASD should be formed and that information regarding a range of inexpensive interventions and educational programs should be made available for caregivers and their children, as well as continuous dissemination of information amongst caregivers. However, limited statistical information on ASD is available on the South African context. NRF 1 online resource (x, 59 leaves) en University of Venda Autism spectrum disorder Caregivers Experience Autism Children UCTD 616.858820096827 Caregivers -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Child caregivers -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Autism in children -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Child development deviations -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Childhood disintegrative disorder -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Autistic in children -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Autism -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Developmental disabilities -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Autism -- Diagnosis -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Autism in children -- Diagnosis -- South Africa -- Mpumalanga Experiences of caregivers for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the Ehlanzeni District, Mpumalanga Province Dissertation open.access