Examining the Resilience of Families of Autistic Children in a Sociocultural Lens

Abstract

Introduction: A neurological condition known as an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is typified by issues with relationships and repeated conduct patterns. Understanding the resiliency of parents of autistic children is necessary to identify the factors that influence a family's ability to adapt and thrive in the face of adversity.

Objectives: This research aims to assess the resilience of families with autistic children via the lens of numerous sociocultural variables.

Methods: Regarding their involvement with growing kids with ASD including the variables that affect the growth of resiliency, 5 parents of ASD individuals with high levels of resilience were questioned.

Results: The results showed that activities within numerous social structures, including contemplation, cultivating oneself, embracing ASD, performing a variety of roles, extending social networks, and accepting difficult outcomes, helped parents of kids who have ASD develop resilience. These parents showed important resilience traits by actively changing their social environment and forming healthy interactions.

Conclusions: The findings of this investigation could bring an understanding of the mechanisms and traits of resiliency for parents of kids with ASD, which might serve as a basis for encouraging other parents to comprehend and draw inspiration from them. Additionally, it gives service providers a better understanding of how to pay attention to parents' overall experiences and assists them in growing their support system of relatives.