Reactions of parents to the diagnosis of autism in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

B Befkadu, D Ero, ME Adamek - GLS KALP: Journal of Multidisciplinary …, 2022 - glskalp.in
Autism is a neuro-developmental disorder that causes impairments in multiple areas of
development including social interaction, communication, and behavior. In Ethiopia, around …

Experiences and perceptions of parents raising children with autism

TK Walga, T Yohannes - 2023 - researchsquare.com
Background The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in general and autism in
particular is on raise globally and the need for evidence-based intervention and care for …

The Lived Experiences of Mothers Raising Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ethiopia: Perceptions and Challenges

B Abebe - 2020 - uis.brage.unit.no
Title: The lived experiences of Mothers Raising Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum
Disorder in Ethiopia: Perceptions and Challenges Author: Betelhem Birhanu Key words …

[HTML][HTML] “People keep staring at you in public for no reason”: Experiences and coping strategies of parents WITH autistic children in Accra, Ghana

S Appiah, EA Osei - International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Autism Spectrum Disease has attracted many concerns recently
worldwide. Individuals suffering from autism are considered to be the most vulnerable …

Views of Zimbabwean parents of children with autism apropos of the process of diagnosis and access to services

M Chitiyo, W Zeleke, A Mutemeri, CG Dzenga… - Zimbabwe Journal of …, 2017 - ajol.info
The number of children diagnosed with autism around the world is increasing. Unlike a few
years ago, more about the disorder is known today, which facilitates the improvement of …

[PDF][PDF] Autism in Saudi Arabia, a challenge to Saudi families: a cross-sectional study

AS Khan, HA AlGhadeer, A Mohammed… - Int. J. Med. Dev …, 2020 - researchgate.net
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a mental condition, usually presented from
early childhood; it is often observed and diagnosed within the first 3 years of the child's life …

Knowledge of childhood autism among nurses working in governmental hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

S Tasew, H Mekonnen, AT Goshu - SAGE open medicine, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
Introduction: Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that occurs in the early childhood
period and is characterized by altered social interaction, communication problems …

[HTML][HTML] Identifying gaps in knowledge, prevalence and care of children with Autism spectrum disorder in Tanzania–A qualitative review article

KP Manji, MN Hogan - Tanzania Medical Journal, 2013 - tmj.or.tz
Introduction: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a severe neuro-developmental disorder
with onset in childhood and is being increasingly recognized worldwide. Recent statistics …

The Unmasking of Autism in South Africa and Nigeria

SN Adams - Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This review is of interest to researchers, policymakers, and healthcare professionals working
in the field of autism in Africa. The review aims to describe autism in sub-Saharan Africa …

Resources in raising a child with autism in Ethiopia: Parents' perspectives

MB Gebre - 2016 - bora.uib.no
Background: This thesis contributes to the topic of autism in an African context by studying
the experiences of parents raising a child with autism in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The majority …