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ERIC Number: EJ1362516
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-0266-7363
EISSN: EISSN-1469-5839
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Eastern European Parents' Experiences of Parenting a Child with SEN in England
Marku, Bardha; Niolaki, Georgia; Terzopoulos, Aris; Wood, Clare
Educational Psychology in Practice, v38 n3 p297-316 2022
Parenting a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) presents numerous challenges for families. For immigrant parents, these challenges can be particularly difficult to overcome when faced with structural, cultural and linguistic barriers. This qualitative study explored the lived experiences of eight Eastern European immigrants parenting a child with SEN in England. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, and a data-driven thematic analysis of a series of interviews was carried out. The study identified two key themes: (a) embarking on an unpredicted journey and (b) navigating through challenges. The analyses highlight discrepancies in partnership working between parents and educators and shortcomings in advice that professionals provided to these parents, potentially placing pupils and their families at a disadvantage. The implications for educational psychologists (EPs) and other professionals working with Eastern European parents raising a child with SEN are also discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom (England); Poland; Czech Republic; Slovenia; Slovakia; Lithuania; Estonia; Hungary; Latvia
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