The son with pervasive developmental disorder: the mothers’ perception of daily care

Authors

  • Chalimar da Cunha
  • Raquel Godinho Hokama Santos
  • Diene Monique Carlos

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v4i2.1646

Abstract

The objective of this study was to understand and analyze the mother’s perception on the care andcare demands by the sons with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). Qualitative research, withdata collection conducted through semi?structured interviews with seven mothers and analysisthrough content analysis method, thematic modality. Two core themes emerged, and they wereentitled Difference; and Care and Overload versus Protection. It showed that mothers perceive thechanges by their children from the comparison with other children, especially in the context of socialinteraction. The overload for children’ intensive care is emphasized, and they perceived them asextremely fragile, reinforcing the need for protection. Actions are required with mothers of childrenand adolescents with PDD, especially in the organization of the evaluation process of mental disordersand the process of personal and social adjustment in the face of changes experienced.

Descriptors: Mothers; Mental health; Child; Adolescent; Nursing.

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Published

2016-05-04

How to Cite

da Cunha, C., Santos, R. G. H., & Carlos, D. M. (2016). The son with pervasive developmental disorder: the mothers’ perception of daily care. JOURNAL FAMILY, CYCLES OF LIFE AND HEALTH IN SOCIAL CONTEXT, 4(2), 98–106. https://doi.org/10.18554/refacs.v4i2.1646

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016): May at August

Section

Original Articles

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