Parenting on the margins: a qualitative study of the challenges encountered by fathers of children with autism in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Fathers of children with ASD face a wide range of difficulties that extend beyond caregiving and include difficulties in the management of behavioral problems, inadequate service support, and societal stigma. An effective intervention program should incorporate the unique challenges and experiences of fathers of children with ASD to ensure that they receive appropriate assistance. These findings can be used to monitor and evaluate the support provided to fathers of children with ASD.