RT Article
T1 The Challenge of Cultural Explanations and Religious Requirements for Children with Autistic Spectrum Conditions: South Asian Muslim Parents in Bradford, England
JF Journal of religion, disability & health
VO 17
IS 4
SP 393
OP 408
A1 Gilligan, Philip
LA English
YR 2013
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1762905140
AB The development in Bradford, England, of specific training materials for parents from Muslim communities of Pakistani origin caring for children with autistic spectrum conditions is outlined, with particular emphasis on challenges arising from non-scientific ‘religious’ explanations for children's conditions and from parents feelings of obligation to ensure that children meet religious requirements. Relevant literature is reviewed and parents’ responses to materials reported and discussed. It is suggested that such parents will benefit from opportunities to explore cultural ideas about causality with each other and with informed and non-judgmental professionals and to share concerns around matters such as washing and prayer.
K1 Islam
K1 Autism
K1 Dilemmas
K1 Parents
K1 Training
DO 10.1080/15228967.2013.841365