A Qualitative Exploration into the Sensory Experiences of Autistic Mothers

Autor/inn/en	Talcer, Moyna Catherine; Duffy, Orla; Pedlow, Katy
Titel	A Qualitative Exploration into the Sensory Experiences of Autistic Mothers
Quelle	In: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 53 (2023) 2, S.834-849 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Talcer, Moyna Catherine)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0162-3257
DOI	10.1007/s10803-021-05188-1
Schlagwörter	Mothers; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Parents with Disabilities; Sensory Experience; Barriers; Needs; Clinical Diagnosis; Occupational Therapy + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Mother; Mutter; Autism; Autismus; Sinnerfahrung; Grundbedürfnis; Beschäftigungstherapie
Abstract	Research has found 96% of autistic individuals experience sensory processing difficulties, and being a parent presents many sensory demands that may be especially challenging for autistic mothers. Despite the high prevalence, no research exists exploring the sensory experiences of autistic mothers, highlighting the gap in current knowledge. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 7 autistic mothers, data were analysed using thematic analysis identifying 5 major themes: antenatal experiences, sensory experiences in motherhood, the impact of sensory processing difficulties, strategies and needs, diagnosis. This research provides greater insight and understanding into the sensory experiences of autistic mothers which can influence earlier diagnosis and inform appropriate support and adaptations for autistic mothers in a variety of different sectors and highlights a possible emerging role for Occupational Therapists. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01