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Navigating through the care of children with autism spectrum disorder: parents’ lived experiences in a Ghanaian Regional Hospital

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  • Crescensia Baarkoh

  • Akua Afriyie Nkrumah

  • Richard Kwaku Bawah

  • Solomon Suglo

  • May 29, 2026

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    Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder face profound emotional, social, psychological, and financial challenges.

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    Many parents reported experiences of stigma, spiritual accusations, and marital difficulties related to caregiving.

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    Parents demonstrated resilience through coping strategies, including lifestyle adaptations and reliance on faith.

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    Superstitious and religious beliefs in Ghana contribute to parental stigmatization and accusations of witchcraft.

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    The study highlights the need for culturally sensitive interventions that address local belief systems in autism care.

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Navigating through the care of children with autism spectrum disorder: parents’ lived experiences in a Ghanaian Regional Hospital

  • by Crescensia Baarkoh, Akua Afriyie Nkrumah, Richard Kwaku Bawah, Solomon Suglo

  • May 29, 2026

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