The effects of autism spectrum disorder in the family and the role of counselling in its empowerment

Christine K. Syriopoulou-Delli; Stavroula Mpouzelou

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20252945

Authors

Christine K. Syriopoulou-Delli Department of Educational and Social Policy, University of Macedonia, Greece
Stavroula Mpouzelou Democritus University of Thrace, Komitini, Thrace, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-2156.IntJSciRep20252945

Keywords:

Autism spectrum disorder, Counseling, Qualitative research, Semi-structured interview, Thematic analysis

Abstract

Background: This study is to analyse the effects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on all family members and to focus on the benefits of counseling in the family. Qualitative research was carried out.

Methods: Twenty parents of children with ASD participated in the study and the tool used to conduct the research was the semi-structured interview.

Results: Results obtained were analyzed using the method of thematic analysis.

Conclusions: Analysis of the results highlighted the negative impact of ASD on the family due to the care required to raise a child with ASD. These impacts are economic, individual, family and social. Also, data obtained highlighted the important role of counseling that had helped the majority of families to found their balance and managed to cope with their anxieties and insecurities.

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