Father's Experiences in Caring for Twins with Autism and Associated Disorders

The care of parents for children with special needs is an individual experience focused on finding a diagnosis and the reasons for the child's special needs, as well as determining which responses to the child's needs, emotions, and behavior are effective. In this article, we provide an overview of research in this field in the Slovenian context, complemented by a qualitative study, a case study of a father caring for twins with autism and associated disorders. For an in-depth analysis, we chose a narrative interview or autobiographical narrative of the father, supplemented by a review of documentation on redirecting children to appropriate educational programs and photographs, as well as memories. The case study provides guidelines for practitioners and education reformers, emphasizing the need to offer parents of children with special needs sufficient listening, information, support, and assistance, while raising awareness in the wider community and providing an environment for everyone to socialize, get to know each other, and make friends.