‘It’s all on me’: Exploring Experiences of Parents with Hearing-Impaired Children in the NDIS and Impact on Family Wellbeing
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2019
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Asimakopoulos, Angela
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Parents of hearing-impaired children face unique experiences and challenges, including
emotional responses to diagnosis, adapting to their child’s needs, and overall changed life
circumstances. They face complex decisions surrounding hearing devices, communication,
and education. Additionally, such parents in Australia have been confronted with another
prominent challenge, navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The
scheme is in its infancy, with numerous issues reported. Therefore, ongoing research into
NDIS experiences is warranted. No research to date has explored the impact of the NDIS on
the wellbeing of families with hearing-impaired children, a noteworthy endeavour for future
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School of Psychology
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Thesis (M.Psych(Health)) -- University of Adelaide, School of Psychology, 2019
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