A Qualitative Examination of Mothers' Resolution or Non-Resolution of Their Childrens' Disability of Down Syndrome or Autism Using a Cognitive Intervention

Authors

Denise M. Orme, Western International UniversityFollow

Abstract

Research has shown that the inability of some mothers to resolve their emotions when confronted with the birth of a child with a disability of cerebral palsy or epilepsy can put the child at greater risk for disruptions of attachment. This qualitative study examined mothers' emotional state of resolution or non-resolution of their children's disability of Down syndrome or autism, and mothers' perceptions of the use of a cognitive intervention. Grounded theory was used to analyze the interviews and the cognitive intervention. The results showed that in addition to the two major categories of resolution and non-resolution, a third major category called “resolving” emerged from the data. New subcategories were discovered, and parts of the cognitive intervention were helpful.

Keywords

Resolution, Non-Resolution, Down Syndrome, Autism, Cognitive Intervention, Qualitative Study, Grounded Theory, and Reaction to Diagnosis Interview

Publication Date

9-1-2005

Creative Commons License

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DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1842

Recommended APA Citation

Orme, D. M. (2005). A Qualitative Examination of Mothers' Resolution or Non-Resolution of Their Childrens' Disability of Down Syndrome or Autism Using a Cognitive Intervention. The Qualitative Report, 10(3), 561-592. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1842