Social Exclusion of Mothers of Children on the Autism Spectrum as Presented in Popular Publications

Abstract

The text provides an introduction to analyses of the social exclusion of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorders. The aim is to highlight and discuss several stories from the increasing number of printed accounts by mothers describing their daily struggles with disability and social judgment. The discourses of exclusion concerning this social group are a highly interesting research topic due to its multidimensionality and stereotypes ingrained in society.