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dc.contributor.authorSim, A.
dc.contributor.authorCordier, Reinie
dc.contributor.authorVaz, Sharmila
dc.contributor.authorFalkmer, Torbjorn
dc.date.accessioned2019-02-19T04:15:04Z
dc.date.available2019-02-19T04:15:04Z
dc.date.created2019-02-19T03:58:11Z
dc.date.issued2019
dc.identifier.citationSim, A. and Cordier, R. and Vaz, S. and Falkmer, T. 2019. “We are in this together”: Experiences of relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder. Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders. 58: pp. 39-51.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/73880
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.rasd.2018.11.011
dc.description.abstract

© 2018 Background: Couple relationships play an integral role in family adjustment when a child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), yet, it is unclear what factors contribute to the maintenance of relationship satisfaction in these couples. Method: Using phenomenology, data from eleven couple interviews were analysed to gain an understanding of the lived experiences of relationship satisfaction when raising a child with ASD. Results: The overall essence of “We are in this together” reflected the attitude that a strong partnership was beneficial in maintaining relationship satisfaction. This essence was captured in three main themes: 1) Shared beliefs, 2) Teamwork and 3) Shared experiences which closely paralleled the Walsh family resilience framework. Conclusions: Couples can be supported in these key areas to strengthen their relationship to serve as a source of resilience for families with a child with ASD.

dc.publisherElsevier Inc.
dc.title“We are in this together”: Experiences of relationship satisfaction in couples raising a child with autism spectrum disorder
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume58
dcterms.source.startPage39
dcterms.source.endPage51
dcterms.source.issn1750-9467
dcterms.source.titleResearch in Autism Spectrum Disorders
curtin.departmentSchool of Occ Therapy, Social Work and Speech Path
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