Award Date

5-1-2025

Degree Type

Doctoral Project

Degree Name

Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Department

Brain Health

First Committee Member

Donnamarie Krause

Second Committee Member

Sharon Jalene

Number of Pages

80

Abstract

Objective: To investigate how parents with cognitive disabilities perform child-rearing tasks and barriers associated with their disability, to determine their needs and self-efficacy to improve the role of occupational therapy in supporting child-rearing for parents with cognitive disability.Design: Qualitative Case-study, Phenomenology Setting: Gigi's Playhouse Participant(s): Inclusion criteria: parents or expecting parents, individuals with a cognitive disability resulting from an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, English speaking, 18+, and autonomy to consent participation. Exclusion criteria: non-English speaking, individuals without a cognitive disability resulting from an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, and under 18. Measure(s): Semi-Structured Interview and Tool for Measuring Parental Self-efficacy. Results: The TOPSE assessment indicated a minimal difference in self-efficacy before and after receiving education. Theme one: Parenting needs, including broad parenting needs and unique parenting needs. Theme Two: Influences on need, including personal contexts and external reinforcements. Conclusion: Overall, parent A experience underscores the importance of dynamic and personalized support systems in parenting.

Keywords

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Child Rearing; Cognitive Disability; Occupation; Occupational Therapy; Parenting

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

File Format

pdf

File Size

2900 KB

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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