Aims and objectives of study

To explore the views and experiences of African parents in Ireland who have a child with intellectual disability and their perceptions of supports and services available to them.

   Objectives

• To explore African parents’ views and experiences of raising a child with intellectual disability.
• To examine their perceptions of the impact of having a child with an intellectual disability on the family.
• To ask about their perceptions and views in relation to supports and services.
• To explore any recommendations which they may have about further supports and services.

Sub topics

• Introduction,
• Ethnicity and Culture of Intellectual disability (African Culture)
• Understanding of Intellectual disability
• Educational policy
• Medical model, Social model
• Demographics (African children with Intellectual disability in Ireland and immigrant issues)
• Impact of caring caregiving
• Paternal contributions to caring
• Sibling Adjustment
• Financial challenges
• Behavioural challenges
• Parental proficiency
• Support structure
• Service Provision and conclusion

References

Note any other relevant sub topics can be included