Abstract:
Parents of children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS) faced many kinds of
emotional, social, and psychological challenges. Parents frequently feels more stress
because of difficulties in communication with their child, managing therapy needs, and
uncertainty concerning their child's development. Even with these difficulties, a lot of
people develop adaptation, change their parenting methods, and become strong
supporters for their child’s, seeking help from professionals and interactions with the
community. This study explores these various experiences to gain more knowledge of
how they affect families and to find ways to enhance support systems.
The design of this study was qualitative, phenomenological, and included in-depth
interviews with eight parents of children diagnosed with CAS who met the inclusion
criteria. Semi structured interviews were conducted with a set of open-ended questions.
Parents
of children with CAS discuss their emotional, social, and
psychological experiences. Participants were purposefully selected to ensure a variety
of opinions. content analysis was the method used to analyze the data, finding
reoccurring structures. This method provides an in-depth understanding of the
challenges and coping techniques that parents face, as well as useful insights about how
CAS affects family dynamics.
The results of the study suggest that many parents demonstrate remarkable adaptability,
developing effective coping strategies, advocating for their children, and finding
support through professionals and peer networks. These findings underscore the need
for tailored support systems to address the unique struggles faced by families with CAS.
Future research needs to investigation the Impact of Early Intervention on Speech
Development in Children with Childhood Apraxia of Speech
Key words: CAS, Parental Experience, Parent-Child Communication, emotional and
psychological impact, Coping Strategies and speech and language therap.
Description:
This dissertation is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Speech and Language Therapy, Bangladesh Health Professions Institute, Faculty of Medicine, the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
