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Raising a child with foetal alcohol syndrome : hearing the parent voice

Teresa Whitehurst

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Summary

Observes that learning of a child's disability can be a difficult time for parents. In this study, families shared their experiences of raising a child with foetal alcohol syndrome. These were then analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis enabling themes to be identified which were core to understanding their journey.

Research Article

Updated: 11 August 2023

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