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Influence of autism on fathering style among Black American fathers: a narrative inquiry

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Journal of Family Therapy

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Abstract

Attention to Black men's fathering styles, especially those who have children with autism, has been largely overlooked. This study presents the narratives of six Black American fathers of individuals with autism and how autism influences their fathering practice. Results suggest fathering individuals with autism can yield greater patience in fathering practice, amidst some normative challenges associated with the diagnosis. Family therapists serving Black families and fathers of children with autism can enhance the therapeutic alliance by acknowledging cultural influences on fathering and family practices. Recommendations for clinical practice and research are shared. Practitioner points Autism influences family systems in unique ways across racial groups that can require family therapy There is little scholarship about how children's autism diagnoses influences Black fathers and families Children's autism influence on Black fathers can yield changes in fathering practice, including increased patience Culturally responsive practice includes acknowledging cultural influences on fathering style and personal growth as a consequence of autism 自闭症对黑人父亲教养风格的影响:一项叙事研究 黑人父亲的教养风格, 特别是那些有自闭症儿童的父亲, 长久以来都被忽视。 这项研究呈现了六位孩子有自闭症的美国黑人父亲的叙述, 以及自闭症如何影响他们作为父亲的行为。结果表明, 除了在与该疾病相关的一些常规困难以外, 自闭症孩子的父亲可以在养育孩子的过程中获得更大的耐心。 为黑人家庭和自闭症儿童父亲服务的家庭治疗师, 可以通过承认文化对父亲和家庭行为的影响来增强治疗同盟。本文还分享了对临床实践和研究的建议。 对实务工作者的启示 在需要家庭治疗的不同族裔群体中, 自闭症以独特的方式影响着家庭系统 几乎没有学术研究调查儿童自闭症诊断如何影响黑人父亲和家庭 儿童自闭症可能会引起黑人父亲的行为变化, 包括提升耐心 具有文化敏感的实践包括承认文化对父亲教养风格的影响以及自闭症带来的个人成长 关键词:黑人父亲;自闭症家庭;家庭治疗