Repercussions of the (un)familiarity of the Autism Spectrum Disorder: mothers' journey

Authors

  • Carolina Schmitt Colomé Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Florianópolis/SC
  • Cândida Prates Dantas Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
  • Mariana Gonçalves Rossi Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Itaara
  • Raniely Luzia de Medeiros Pinto Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Rita de Cássia Batista Cerqueira Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
  • Jana Gonçalves Zappe Psicologia da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria,

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32467/issn.1982-1492v22na14

Keywords:

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Family Relations; Diagnosis

Abstract

This study investigated the path of mothers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) following the diagnosis. A qualitative study was conducted, in which 12 mothers of children with ASD participated. Data was collected through reflective interviews and analyzed using Grounded Theory. Receiving the diagnosis was marked by shock and acceptance difficulties, a process intensified by the lack of knowledge of mothers, other family members and people in the maternal social life about the disorder. However, while the mothers were able to seek knowledge about ASD and re-signify experiences in relation to the diagnosis, the others did not follow the same path. The importance of disseminating knowledge about ASD to society is highlighted.

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Published

2025-11-19

How to Cite

Colomé, C. S., Dantas, C. P., Rossi, M. G., Pinto, R. L. de M., Cerqueira, R. de C. B., & Zappe, J. G. (2025). Repercussions of the (un)familiarity of the Autism Spectrum Disorder: mothers’ journey. Vínculo - Revista Do NESME, 22. https://doi.org/10.32467/issn.1982-1492v22na14

Issue

Vol. 22 (2025): Vínculo - Continuous publication

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Pesquisa

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